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Burnt my leg and i have a tattoo that is only 10 months old in the same spot. the burn was initially scaly and felt rough; it formed a blister three days after the initial injury. will the ink cause infection? its second degree, so down to dermis?

Q: burnt my leg and i have a tattoo that is only 10 months old in the same spot. the burn was initially scaly and felt rough; it formed a blister three days after the initial injury. will the ink cause infection? its second degree, so down to dermis?

: Having a burn over a tattoo may result in an infection from the skin bacteria entering from the outside. The 10 month old tattoo will not be the cause of the infection/inflammation although some people have allergic reactions to the ink, especially red ink

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Having a burn over a tattoo may result in an infection from the skin bacteria entering from the outside. The 10 month old tattoo will not be the cause of the infection/inflammation although some people have allergic reactions to the ink, especially red ink

Answered 8/5/2023

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A member asked:

Burnt my leg and i have a tattoo that is only 10 months old in the same spot. the burn was initially scaly and felt rough; it formed a blister three days after the initial injury. will the ink cause infection? its second degree, so down to dermis?

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