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Got a colorful tattoo on my calf last week. 4 1/2hours it took.foot swelled up and was painful which i expected . but it still hurts. every time i stand extreme pain goes to the tattoo & feels like charlie horse. i was told it was reaction to dyes?

Q: got a colorful tattoo on my calf last week. 4 1/2hours it took.foot swelled up and was painful which i expected . but it still hurts. every time i stand extreme pain goes to the tattoo & feels like charlie horse. i was told it was reaction to dyes?

: could be an allergy to one or more of the dyes, but also might be infected. See dermatologist for exam and possible tx.

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

could be an allergy to one or more of the dyes, but also might be infected. See dermatologist for exam and possible tx.

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Answered 8/12/2021

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A member asked:

Got a colorful tattoo on my calf last week. 4 1/2hours it took.foot swelled up and was painful which i expected . but it still hurts. every time i stand extreme pain goes to the tattoo & feels like charlie horse. i was told it was reaction to dyes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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