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Suggest Remedies For Rashes Around A Tattoo
Question: I have been using Aquaphor and tattoo balm on a new tattoo and have broken out in a rash around the tattoo. What can I use to get rid of the rash but also keep the tattoo moist?
Brief Answer:
use a topical steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermstologist). I have gone through your query and i have reviewed the images.
You seem to have a dermatitis probably due to allergy to tattoo ink.
You may use a topical steroid cream e.g either triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream Or mometasone furoate 0.1% cream twice daily for a few days.
Regards
use a topical steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermstologist). I have gone through your query and i have reviewed the images.
You seem to have a dermatitis probably due to allergy to tattoo ink.
You may use a topical steroid cream e.g either triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream Or mometasone furoate 0.1% cream twice daily for a few days.
Regards
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