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I Was Recently Diagnosed With Lyme Disease . The Bullseyes
Question: I was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease. The bullseyes are starting to go away and it’s not really bothering me anymore can I get a tattoo this weekend as long as it’s away from the spots?
Brief Answer:
Wait until you are done with the treatment
Detailed Answer:
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Yes you can get a tattoo while on Lyme. The only thing to keep in mind is that if this is the first tattoo and you can have some side effects regarding inflammation, and your immunity it is low, then those side effects can be worse. So my advice is to wait at least 1 week after done with the treatment for Lyme.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako
General and family physician
Wait until you are done with the treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using "Ask a doctor" service.
Yes you can get a tattoo while on Lyme. The only thing to keep in mind is that if this is the first tattoo and you can have some side effects regarding inflammation, and your immunity it is low, then those side effects can be worse. So my advice is to wait at least 1 week after done with the treatment for Lyme.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako
General and family physician
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