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How To Remove Red Bumps With White Heads After Getting A Tattoo?
I got a tattoo nine days ago.. two hrs after getting the tattoo i developed red bumbs some with white heads all around and in the tattoo... they are very itchy and sore... they don t seem to be going away but aren t getting any worse either... any advice? I have many tattoos and have never had this happen??
Sat, 26 Apr 2014
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
Seems you got contact dermatitis due to tattoo ink.
I would suggest you short course of oral corticosteroids and antibiotics.
Also, apply a cream containing betamethasone and fusidic acid twice a day over affected areas for atleast 1 week.
Take oral antihistaminics to relieve itching and irritation.
Cold compresses can be soothing too.
Hope this will take care of your problem and wish you best of health.
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Thank you for posting on HCM.
Seems you got contact dermatitis due to tattoo ink.
I would suggest you short course of oral corticosteroids and antibiotics.
Also, apply a cream containing betamethasone and fusidic acid twice a day over affected areas for atleast 1 week.
Take oral antihistaminics to relieve itching and irritation.
Cold compresses can be soothing too.
Hope this will take care of your problem and wish you best of health.
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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