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A member asked:

Is it safe to use 2% salicylic acid body wash for acne on a healed tattoo? will the tattoo fade if i do so?

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Dr. Michael Tomeo answered

Safe: 2% sal acid washes are very safe and will not fade a tattoo.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 7/17/2019

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