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Hot water only! I have healed ALL over my body modifications with simple hot water. Heat it to as hot as you can stand, for a tattoo, soaking isn't advised, but at the end of your shower run the hottest water u can stand over that are for as long as you can (51-10 minutes at least). The heat will get the blood pumping to that area.
And positive thinking! Imagine all the white blood cells going to that area and fixing whatever is wrong. Sounds weird, but I've healed everything with hot water and positive thinking. Let your skin air dry and apply a VERY thin layer of unscented, natural moisturizer, don't lather it right up.
If you think your tattoo is infected, then go to your general practitioner as soon as possible. You need to rule out the possibility of severe infections such as staph so that you can maintain your overall health. A topical ointment can be used, and will probably be recommended by your doctor. Although some antibacterial ointments can have negative effects on the look of your tattoo, it is worth having the piece touched up at a later time to preserve your health. I DO NOT recommend using hot water. It can do more damage than good to the area, especially if you have a high pain tolerance. If you do put your fresh tattoo under hot water, you will probably think the infection is getting worse due to the reddening of the skin, and you could possibly cause the tattoo to scar.
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Can you use mupirocin for an infected tattoo?
Yes! I had a tattoo done recently and it got infected. I went to the doctor and got mupirocin ointment 2%.
What happens when you let a unlicensed tattoo artist tattoo you?
When you let a unlicensed tattoo artist tattoo you, you have a greater chance of a botched tattoo, and of becoming infected from improperly handled tattooing equipment
You think your tattoo is infected what can you put on it that wont ruin it?
Neosporin is your safest bet. A&D is petroleum based. Petroleum locks bacteria in. Don't use anything petroleum based. Aquaphor is just going to keep your tattoo moist, DON'T use it if you think it's infected. Water will make an infection worse. You should not put anything on your infected tattoo, just wash it regularly with antibacterial, non-fragrant soap & warm water. Don't submerge it in water, and try to keep it out of the shower stream. I'd say get some antibiotics, too.
Is it cheaper to pierce your own belly button or get it done in a tattoo parlor?
You should get it done by a tattoo paror cuzzz if you do it yourself it ll get infected and you ll have to take it off put it on yourself if you have experience otherwise I'm pretty sure its cheaper to do it yourself
Can you use a local anesthetic before getting a tattoo?
No, all you have to do is remaun calm. The only way you can get infected is by tampering with the tattoo.
Why is a tattoo dangerous to people?
Unless you have some sort of allergic reaction to the temporary tattoo, there are no other adverse effects. Any allergic reaction however is highly unlikely.
How do you put tattoo in a sentence?
I have a tattoo on my arm it is so beautiful
What oitment is good to put on a tattoo?
can i use lidocaine after i get a tattoo
Can you tattoo with a safety pin?
No. It will get infected and look bad. If you want a tattoo go to someone who knows how to do it right. This will be on your body the rest of your life so choose well.
Why is your whole arm swolln and purple and hurting after tattoo?
sounds like its infected, go to doctor
I had a tattoo done on Thurs It's now Saturday and the scab is a little bit bumpy and the skin around is a little red. It's not sore oozing puss or warm to the touch but could it still be infected?
no its not infected its just healing. put a and d ointment on it to keep the scabing to a minimum.
Where can you get a bluebird tattoo?
You can put the tattoo any where you want to on your body. To get a tattoo visit a few tattoo shops in your area and talk to a tattooist about what you want.
