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Tattoo Rash?

I got a tattoo on my neck a week ago on a Saturday. The healing process was going fine until Wednesday. I was using Cocoa butter as I have on all my other tattoos. Then on Wednesday I started breaking out under my tattoo and around it in small bumps that itched. Well as the days go by it is getting worse. The bumps are bigger and the itch is unbearable. I've stopped using the cocoa butter and have switched to an unscented lotion. On top of all this it seems like the area affected has a feverish temperature. I have been back to the tattoo artist and asked but he told me it was just clogged pores that I need to stop using so much lotion. Well I have done what he said and it still persists. Plus when's the last time clogged pores itched and seemed to run fevers? Someone help me please!!
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Hi I have the same
Problem!!! I feel so insecure about it and i get so sad just thinking about it , it’s like the bumps are covering it , I also got the cream from my doctor , any update ?
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I too got a tattoo on the back of my neck/back a week ago. I followed the instructions given to me by the tattoo artist. The last few day I noticed white heads (small pumps filled with puss) started forming mostly on the pink ink of my tattoo. Then it started to really itch. I went to the doctor and was prescribed Mupirocin ointment & Doxycycline (oral antibiotic). I just started using it today. Hopefully this will work.
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Hello,
As the skin of tattoo is hot and itchy,so it looks like it is infected. Pls keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful.In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

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