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Got A Tattoo Done, Causing Yellowish Colour Under The Scab, Used Lubriderm. Is It Normal?

Hello. I got a tattoo about 5 days ago and did my normal healing process. Wash three times a day and use a&d prevent ointment then switched to lubriderm. The tattoo scabbed (usually happens) but what i am concearned about is what looks like to be a yellowish color under some of the scabs. No smell or oozing and no fever . I do not think its an invection so im curious
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Wound infections can occur after tattooing but keep in mind that yellowish color under a scab does not necessarily mean infection. It can occur due to the normal healing process. However, the presence of yellowish fluid under the scab implies that the wound would take time to heal. Therefore, even if it is nt infected, you would need to apply antibiotic ointment in order to prevent/treat any infection associated with it. I strongly suggest visiting a physician who would examine the wound and recommend appropriate therapy.
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Got A Tattoo Done, Causing Yellowish Colour Under The Scab, Used Lubriderm. Is It Normal?

Hello, Wound infections can occur after tattooing but keep in mind that yellowish color under a scab does not necessarily mean infection. It can occur due to the normal healing process. However, the presence of yellowish fluid under the scab implies that the wound would take time to heal. Therefore, even if it is nt infected, you would need to apply antibiotic ointment in order to prevent/treat any infection associated with it. I strongly suggest visiting a physician who would examine the wound and recommend appropriate therapy. Best wishes!