I got an infection in a tattoo that I got in "the ditch" of my arm. I haven't had a problem with any of my tattoos before, so this is totally new to be. I got it Saturday night and started oral antibiotics and a topical cream from my doctor on Wednesday. Will my tattoo be ruined or might it end up looking ok? There's no color. It's just black and shades of grey. Thanks for any input!
2007-02-08 03:30:49 · 9 answers · asked by leylo25 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Its should be fine, but sometimes the tattoo needs to be touched up. Just wait it out and see. Usually artists will do touch ups for free anyway.
2007-02-08 04:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Healed Infected Tattoo
2016-12-17 14:32:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't sound too good there. Keep in mind though that a tattoo actually takes around 3 months to completely heal. Don't use any type of lotion on it -- this may also be causing the infection along with everything else. You can either use triple antibiotic (neosporin, or even the cheap brand) or A&D ointment. IF you have to wear socks, put a loose bandage on it while at work or when you go out, but make sure you take it off and cleanse the whole area with luke warm water - NO SOAP and then reapply the ointment. Do not rub it, if it itches, slap it or gently rub over the area. Also, your tattoo may peel - that is a sign of it healing. Good Luck!
2016-03-28 22:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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You have to make your own decision. If you think it looks that bad, go see a doctor. It could be infected, either by something you did, or something the tattoo artist did (but lets hope not!). If not, try treating whatever "it" is yourself. Use some A&D ointment, a very thin coat. And don't wear shoes! You should have gotten a foot tattoo in the summer, when you can wear sandals that wont irritate the new tattoo.
2016-04-03 13:04:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you don't peel off the scab before it heals it might still be OK.
If the infection pushes out the ink, you might need to get it re done well after it heals.
2007-02-08 03:35:53 · answer #5 · answered by Miz D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so dude. if I were you I'd get myself to the nearest clinic or hospital to have it checked out by a doctor. In the mean time do not touch it don't put anything on it that could make the infection worse.
2007-02-08 03:35:37 · answer #6 · answered by Karmen 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yeah, it'll be ok when it heals; just follow the instruct. the doc gave u & follow the care instructions u recieved from the tat shop
2007-02-08 03:39:31 · answer #7 · answered by lady sixx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long after an infected tattoo do you wait until it is ok to get it touched up? i had one get infected and the scabbing is off but it needs the purple coloring back in.
2014-05-21 12:20:37 · answer #8 · answered by thegame04921 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ink might fade is some areas. you may need to get it recolored or filled in.
2007-02-08 03:36:55 · answer #9 · answered by sarabmw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋