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Suggest Treatment For Red Bumps On The Tattooed Area

I believe I have an allergy to the blue ink in my new tattoo. I had a cover up done a week ago and now I have red bumps surrounding the tattoo area. Some of the red bumps have white heads to them. It also itches occasionally. What can I do to treat until I see a dermatologist on Tuesday?
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having allergic dermatitis.
My treatment advice is –

1. Avoid scratching the tattooed part.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days .
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid and hydroxyzine given only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr.Harshit Bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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Suggest Treatment For Red Bumps On The Tattooed Area

Hi. As per your case history you are having allergic dermatitis. My treatment advice is – 1. Avoid scratching the tattooed part. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-B cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine like levocetirizine for 7-10days . 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid and hydroxyzine given only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr.Harshit Bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.