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What Causes Swollen Bumps After Getting A Tattoo?
Question: I have a tattoo that is two weeks old and just started getting red bumps under the surface they are swollen and burn most of the day
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide clinical photograph
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
The cause is likely to be due to skin and subcutaneous tissue infection as result of trauma associated with tatto. If the discharge is clear it's likely to be seroma . Exact assessment of lesion and further management will depend on clinical examination.
It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the clinical photograph and also the following additional information for me to be able to assist you
1. Where is the location of tattoo?
2. Is there any discolouration or redness of surrounding skin ?
3. Do you have fever ?
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Kindly provide clinical photograph
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
The cause is likely to be due to skin and subcutaneous tissue infection as result of trauma associated with tatto. If the discharge is clear it's likely to be seroma . Exact assessment of lesion and further management will depend on clinical examination.
It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the clinical photograph and also the following additional information for me to be able to assist you
1. Where is the location of tattoo?
2. Is there any discolouration or redness of surrounding skin ?
3. Do you have fever ?
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
The location of the tattoo is on my forearm and yes the skin is red and irritated
Brief Answer:
Likely to be Cellulitis
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
It is likely to be Cellulitis. It would be very helpful if you could provide clinical photograph for clinical assessment( you can upload the images in upload report available on the website or alternatively mail the photos to YYYY@YYYY with subject line being "Attention Dr Deepak Kishore"). In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Local Application Of antibiotic Cream
2. Oral Antibiotics
3.Oral Anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen which is available as over the counter medication will be helpful
Take Care
Regards
Dr Deepak
Likely to be Cellulitis
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
It is likely to be Cellulitis. It would be very helpful if you could provide clinical photograph for clinical assessment( you can upload the images in upload report available on the website or alternatively mail the photos to YYYY@YYYY with subject line being "Attention Dr Deepak Kishore"). In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Local Application Of antibiotic Cream
2. Oral Antibiotics
3.Oral Anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen which is available as over the counter medication will be helpful
Take Care
Regards
Dr Deepak
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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