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Should I Be Worried About A Staphylococcci Infection After A Tattoo Removal?

Hi, I had a tattoo done a week ago and two days later was diagnosed with having a staph infection. Can they be serious and how long does it normally take to heal. I am taking the anti-biotic Destaph which I have been taking now for four days. The redness and swelling has gone down but still very tender and sore.
Thu, 10 Oct 2019
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Hello,

I would recommend you to continue with the antibiotics as the infection will take few more days to settle. It is a common infection and there is no need to worry.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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Should I Be Worried About A Staphylococcci Infection After A Tattoo Removal?

Hello, I would recommend you to continue with the antibiotics as the infection will take few more days to settle. It is a common infection and there is no need to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist