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Spreading, Red, Hard And Itchy Rash Underneath The Tattooed Area. Any Suggestions?

Hi I got a tattoo on Saturday and by Sunday afternoon I had developed a rash under Neath the tattoo which has now spread all around. It s just very red, quite rough and hard and itchy. Please help! I was using bepanthan but recommended to stop using by my tattoo artist. I picked up some tattoo balm in a pharmacy and have used that since but doesn t seem to mke much difference. Tattoo seems to hve faded to a patch grey colour too.
Fri, 13 Dec 2013
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Thanks for query on HCM.
It looks to be allergic reaction due to tattoo chemical.
Wash that area with antiseptic liquid or soap.
Start to apply mild steroid cream,it will subside within 24 hours.
Otherwise take oral levocetrizine and mild steroid to subside it .
Consult your family physician for further guidance.

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Spreading, Red, Hard And Itchy Rash Underneath The Tattooed Area. Any Suggestions?

Thanks for query on HCM. It looks to be allergic reaction due to tattoo chemical. Wash that area with antiseptic liquid or soap. Start to apply mild steroid cream,it will subside within 24 hours. Otherwise take oral levocetrizine and mild steroid to subside it . Consult your family physician for further guidance.