Tattoo concern?

Question

I have recently (1 month ago) gotten a tattoo. It seamed to have healed fine, like all the others I've gotten. But just suddenly 1 1/2 weeks ago the purple color (only) has had a rash, all over the color. All the other colors are fine but the purple parts are all rashed out. What could this be and how can it be treated?

Answer 1

Wash it carefully in cold water, gently applying antibacterial soap with fingers (never use a cloth) to surface area. Rinse with cold water, pat dry with a clean towel, and air-dry for 15 minutes. Then, gently and sparingly apply a thin layer of antibacterial ointment . Repeat 3 or 4 times a day for 7 to 10 days.
Do not apply Vaseline, lanolin or petroleum based products.
Do not apply alcohol.
Do not rub, scratch or pick at the tattoo. If it doesn't seem to be healing go to your own tattoo artist for instructions related to the aftercare.

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your physician

Answer 2

You may be allergic to a chemical that is used to make the purple color. As the ink sets into the skin and the healing process of the skin continues, antibodies from the immune system are going to try to fight the ink. Cortaid will help slow down the irritation, but not take it away completely. Benedryl will be a systemic way to slow down the allergic response. You may want to see your doctor or an allergist to find out if they can help you out with stronger precription meds.

Answer 3

You may be having an allergic reaction to the dye used in the purple ink. Get some hydrocortisone cream for the itch. It should heal up. If it becomes red and hot to the touch you may have an infection, get it treated. Our skin tries to reject the ink from a tattoo because it is fighting it off. If you are concerned call your doctor.

Answer 4

Go to the store and buy a diaper rash cream for babies.... apply it gently for a couple days... its probably not an allergy much more or less than its a heat rash or your jeans rub on it or something like that.. diaper rash cream works perfectly same thing happend to the blue in my bird

Answer 5

Go back to the tattoo place, tell them to look after it. After you get a tattoo they are suppose to monitor it for so long and watch for infection.
does sound like an allergic reaction.. but why only to one colour is the question. Best to deal with it through them.. find out whats different about the colours, and make them do something for you.

Answer 6

i had a similar problem about a year ago there was to much alcohol in the ink. the rash finally went away and the tattooist done it again for free but its still slightly scared it should be fine in a while.

Answer 7

I will never understand why people get tattoos. They are going to look ever more horrible in the later years. You deserve everything that comes with getting a tattoo. Be it good or bad.

Answer 8

sounds likeyour allergic to the purple ink. I woud go see your doctor, and also call the artist and find out where that ink originates from and it's ingredients so you can tell you doctor exactly what has been put on your skin.

Answer 9

You may be allergic to the ink...Best to go back to the tattoo palor and talk to the person that did the work for you.

Answer 10

You could have an infection. See a Dr. Did you know that you can get hepatitis, HIV and even AIDs from tatoo needles and piercings? It's a stupid thing to do.