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I developed hives on my tattoo. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, When I was younger, I was allergic to everything. Now, I have been suffering from pollen allergy syndrome and fairly bad seasonal allergies. Three months ago, I got my first tattoo. It looks beautiful and healed wonderfully. After getting a tattoo, I noticed seven hives on my legs on the ... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pollen allergy syndrome is a very common manifestation due to allergy to allergens like pollen, raw fruits, vegetables or some tree nuts. The immune system recognizes the pollen as foreign substance and directs an allergic response to it. The symptoms are usually itc... Read Full »
I got a tattoo with used needles. Am I at risk of HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I made a tattoo almost six months back. Even at the time of receiving tattoo, the artist used multiple needles in which I saw changing few and missed some. I asked him about needle changing to which he said he did. My concern is what are the chances of contracting HIV in worst-case sc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Needle can transmit HIV only if the needle was freshly used in another person send the amount of blood collected in the needle is significant. This is because the HIV virus dies very quickly outside the body. In my opinion, the odds of transferring HIV infection in ... Read Full »
I have multiple sebaceous cysts. Will the tattoo needle puncture those cysts?
Query: Hello doctor, Can I safely get a tattoo over multiple sebaceous cysts? Will the tattoo needle puncture the cysts? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It would have been nice if you shared the picture of the cyst. Yet, I think getting a tattoo over a cyst is not a great idea. A ruptured cyst in itself is not a problem, but tattoo ink in a cyst can lead to a foreign body reaction. The best... Read Full »
I poked myself with a dirty tattoo needle and ink. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I poked myself with a dirty needle and dirty tattoo ink. Both were cross-contaminated with raw pigskin. Do I need medical attention? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need not worry but do not neglect at the same time. I would suggest having a TT (tetanus toxoid) injection as vaccination prophylaxis. Check for any swelling or rash and secondary bacterial infections. Start antibiotics if there is any local swelling and pus form... Read Full »
Can a tattoo be removed without injury to the skin?
Query: Hello doctor, Tattoo removal, can tattoo be removed without injury to the skin or creating a scar? I have gone for two sessions for laser treatment for tattoo removal, and each time there were multiple pinhole injuries, and the tattoo has not faded even a single bit. Is this treatment I am receivin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tattoo removal by a laser that is Q-switch laser causes these pinpoint spots as you have sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is a normal phenomenon after laser. But it does not usually create scar if done correctly. Also, it would take at least ... Read Full »
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 »
How to cure a scar caused due to burning the tattoo with slaked lime and washing soda?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a tattoo. It was bad and due to embarrassment I burned it with slaked lime and washing soda, it now swelled up. It is five months now since I burned it with slaked lime and washing soda. Please tell me the right way to cure this. What medicines do I have to take? What is the cos... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your problem, but you have got a hypertrophied scar. Scar remolding process can continue to take place months after the real injury. In your case, burning with soda and slaked lime. It could be active but you can halt the activity by visiting the dermatolo... Read Full »
I have acute pericarditis. Will getting a tattoo cause any harmful effects on me?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old, and I seem to have had acute pericarditis for about two months now. I am currently on Colchicine and Ibuprofen for a little over three weeks. I am also taking iron supplements for mild anemia. I have a tattoo appointment tomorrow, and I wanted to ensure I can get it as ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You must be very careful because there is always a slight chance of getting some infection after getting a tattoo. Have you taken your hepatitis vaccine? Was your pericarditis treated with antibiotics? Or was it said to have been caused by fungi? Read Full »
I am worried about HIV after getting a tattoo. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I received a tattoo recently. The artist used a new needle, a new tune and a new ink pot. The ink was poured directly into the ink pot from a larger bottle, and he throws the ink out after each tattoo. He did not clean the gun grip. He did clean my arm before the tattoo was applied and ag... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. The conditions you have mentioned are not the risk factors for acquiring an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. The risk is there only if a drop of some HIV positive person's blood from the gun wa... Read Full »
What are the chances of an epidermal prick while tattooing getting infected?
Query: Hi doctor, Four days ago I visited a tattoo shop. It is a small one and I think he will do only temporary ones. Suddenly, I got a hit on the backside of my right thumb. I stopped him as he did not change the needle. Little piercing was done till my epidermis of skin. I am scared. What should I do no... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are lot of medical issues which can occur from tattooing like HIV (Human Immunodeficiency virus) infection, tetanus, hepatitis B and C and allergic reactions. Nowadays tattooists reduced such risks by following universal precautions, working with single use items, ... Read Full »