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New tattoo idk if its a allergic reaction or infected or healing right? 3 parts look like a scab? or something. its been a week has peeling. no pus, no fever, alittle bumps but goes away, alittle red but fades away. should i go to a doctor or wait?
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See tattoer: suggest that you see the person who did the tattoo. Should they have no idea about the problem and it does not seem to be improving, then visit a dermatologist. Could be an allergy or just part of healing process. You should attempt to find out.
Answered 11/7/2020
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