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What Causes Red Bumps Around Tattoo?

hi i got my tattoo done 6 days ago and in the past 3 days these little red bumps have appered all around my tattoo, they do not itch there just there. but my tattoo itchs cuz its healing. iv done everything my tattoo artist told me to. i tryed useing vitamin e lotion but it burned. what should i do?
Wed, 28 May 2014
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Hi,

It seems that you may be having irritant contact dermatitis caused by chemical applied before or during tattooing. There may be itching and burning. And erythematous papular and macular eruprions may be there. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. You may take antihistaminics like desloratidine till itchiness is reduced. You may take steroids in tappering dose. If there is infection, you may take a short course of antibiotics. Apply antibiotic cream like fucidic acid for few days..then, mild steroid cream like mometasone cream may be applied. You may become alright. I hope you got my answer.

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Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

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What Causes Red Bumps Around Tattoo?

Hi, It seems that you may be having irritant contact dermatitis caused by chemical applied before or during tattooing. There may be itching and burning. And erythematous papular and macular eruprions may be there. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. You may take antihistaminics like desloratidine till itchiness is reduced. You may take steroids in tappering dose. If there is infection, you may take a short course of antibiotics. Apply antibiotic cream like fucidic acid for few days..then, mild steroid cream like mometasone cream may be applied. You may become alright. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD