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« on: August 26, 2007, 07:44:35 PM » |
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I just got my 9th tatoo about 3 days ago. It’s a rather large tribal on the inside of my right calf above my ankle. The problem is, after 3 days, the area around the tatoo is very red and sore and the tatoo itself is weeping. I left the bandage on for 2 hours and then washed the tatoo with warm water and an anti-bacterial soap. I patted it dry with a towel and then used a hairdryer on cool on it for 20 minutes to completely dry it. The second day I noticed that the tatoo was weeping and the color was running down my leg. I washed it again and dried it with a towel and have spent the rest of the time blotting it with a tissue, trying to keep it dry. Is this normal?
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larfin1
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2007, 02:56:19 AM » |
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Darkangel, i hope you sought professional help on this one, doesnt sound to good.
My advice to anyone having issues like this is to seek professional , preferrably medical, help as soon as possible if they are concerned about a Tattoo weeping.
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Kendrick
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« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2008, 11:27:51 AM » |
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Excellent article about tattoo aftercare. Everyone who gets a tattoo should read it.
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kayla
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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2008, 11:38:19 PM » |
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I agree with the other guy. Go to the doctor. It shouldnt be doing that.
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« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2008, 08:47:52 PM » |
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In general, if you're worried you have an infection you should get it looked at by a professional - MD, etc. However, if there is no surrounding redness, swelling or increasing pain and no fever, the likelihood of an infection is lower. Also, it depends on whether the drainage is purulent or watery and what it smells like. Pain may be the most sensitive sign of an infection. Antibiotics are probably going to be necessary but an allergy to the ink is also possible.
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globalseo
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2008, 08:08:15 AM » |
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no its not, go to your physician
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« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2008, 01:22:16 AM » |
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Make sure your eating properly and that can help heal well. Perhaps visit the tattoo shop to see what the guys have to say about your issues.
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Allie
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« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2008, 09:36:31 PM » |
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Hey! I also have a question about a tattoo...i don't think it's infected though...but i was wondering if it was normal for the skin to sort of peel off after having it for a week! I took a shower and then washed as told too, like i have been for 7 days now, and when i patted it dry i noticed that my skin on the tattoo was starting to peel off...so is that normal??
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ViceLord
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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2008, 05:28:05 PM » |
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Allie, yes that's normal. Have you been putting neosporin or an equivalent on your tattoo ?
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razzil
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« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2008, 09:43:36 AM » |
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If you have a doubt its better you go to a doctor asap . Infections can get ugly if not treated in time .
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supersoad1
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« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2008, 07:45:40 PM » |
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stfiltersoft
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« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2008, 03:24:42 PM » |
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You really need to see someone about it. You can always call the parlor you got the tattoo at. There are there to help you. I know after my horizontal eyebrow started acting up, I called my guy and he gave me great tips on what to do.
Good luck!
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ceejay77
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2008, 11:40:54 PM » |
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hi yes get it checked out I have seen some nasty infection results from infected tattos been left untreated,always use a professional registered tattoo shop even if you have to pay a bit more
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« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2008, 10:00:31 PM » |
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it would be nice to hear what the outcome of this enquiery was....
was it an infection ? or was it overworked ?
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