Suggest treatment for red bumps on the tattooed area
Patient: 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? Doctor: 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.