After getting a tattoo, one of the most common problems that occur are itching and allergic reactions around the tattoo. The typical infection related to itching of tattoos includes bacterial infection. In addition, in some cases of eczema, the tattoo can cause a skin flare-up. The treatment of itchy tattoos includes topical ointments and immunosuppressant medications in severe cases.
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What are some of my yellow and green tattoos itchy, hard, and bumpy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am concerned about my tattoo placed before two months back. I have five tattoos with different colors such as blue, yellow, red, green, and purple. I have itching on my yellow and green tattoos from time to time and it lasts for two weeks. It subsides eventually for five to eight days ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Itchiness and thickening over tattoos indicate a couple of things. As these are occuring over colored pigments, there is a high chance for you to have tattoo granuloma. It means that the colored pigments have caused a foreign body reaction in your skin. If topical stero... Read Full »