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Suggest Treatment For Tattoo Infection And Lymphangitis
I got a new tattoo done almost 2 weeks ago. I ended up at urgent care and they sent me to the hospital. The ER doctor diagnosed me with Lymphangitis and Cellulitis. They gave me IV antibiotics and sent me home on a 10 day oral antibotic. While washing my tattoo yesterday, another piece of the flesh came off. It looks as though the tattoo is trying to heal over infection because there was puss under the harded scab. what do I do?
Tue, 30 Dec 2014
Hello.You should continue taking oral antibiotic.If the tattoo is very red, very swollen,very hot, or you have a lot of pain,you must be seen by your physician.
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