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Have these bumps around my new tattoo. not sure if bug bites or allergic reaction. some have white in them like pimples. each day there's more(5 days)?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Itchy?: If they are itchy, you may be allergic to one of the dyes or metals used in the tattoo ink. If they are not, I would suspect an infection.

Dr Clay and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/19/2016

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A member asked:

Have these bumps around my new tattoo. not sure if bug bites or allergic reaction. some have white in them like pimples. each day there's more(5 days)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Clay and another doctor agreed

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