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What To Do For Tattoo Infection ?
what can I do if I think my tattoo is infected and cant get a doctors appointment right away?
Thu, 5 Jan 2012
Hello,
you need to keep the area clean.apply antibiotic ointment after cleaning with betadine/savlon.try not to irritate the skin by exposing to extremes of temperature or by applying any chemicals .can start on oral antibiotics and antiinflamatory drugs(ex:tolpa-d) or low concentration steroid cream (fluticasone) and get to your doctor soon.
you need to keep the area clean.apply antibiotic ointment after cleaning with betadine/savlon.try not to irritate the skin by exposing to extremes of temperature or by applying any chemicals .can start on oral antibiotics and antiinflamatory drugs(ex:tolpa-d) or low concentration steroid cream (fluticasone) and get to your doctor soon.
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