Nowadays, tattoos have already become a very popular element of everyday life. Today, not only representatives of certain sectors of society, as it was before, have different drawings on the body, but also quite ordinary people who simply decided to get a tattoo in honor of some significant event in their life or, in their own opinion, make their own the body is prettier.
The content of tattoos today is very different. People can come to the tattoo parlor for completely different reasons: someone wants an inconspicuous tattoo with a memorable date, and someone wants to fill a huge mythical creature with all its arms so that all passers-by can admire the pattern.
Regardless of the pattern, different tattoos can lead to various health problems, one of which is the appearance of acne at the site of the tattoo. There is no need to seriously panic in this case, but due attention is definitely worth it.
Proper tattoo care
When the appearance of a tattoo leads to certain problems, the first thing you should pay attention to is whether you are properly caring for a new pattern on your body. After the master finishes his work and covers the finished work with a special protective film, all responsibility for the tattoo and health rests with the owner of this very drawing.
About 4-5 hours after the tattoo is applied, it is necessary to remove the protective film and wet the tattoo with water. After that, you need to gently blot the place of the picture with a cotton swab, grease with a special ointment. The next three days it is very important to monitor the sterility of the tattoo, so as not to introduce any infection, and in no case scratch the place of the picture for the same reason.
Three days after applying the drawing on the skin, you can already completely remove the protective film, but after that you need to process the tattoo up to six times a day to prevent it from completely drying out.
In conclusion, it is worth mentioning that during the first two weeks it is recommended to refrain from:
- taking a hot bath and visiting the bath;
- strong physical exertion;
- close contact with animals;
- swimming in sea water;
- prolonged exposure to the sun;
- drinking alcohol.
Types of Acne on Tattoos
Acne of any nature can appear on any tattoo. The most common options are:
- Allergic.
- Purulent acne.
- Bubble
- Teenage rash.
In case of allergies, white acne appears on the tattoo, sometimes they can be red. A characteristic sign of such rashes is severe itching.
Abscesses at the site of the tattoo result from infection. These acne have a red circle and a white center.
The appearance of a bubble rash is clear by its name. This type of rash occurs in people who have genital herpes. If such a disease is detected, it is forbidden to have a tattoo in the groin area.
Teenage rashes are observed in young people or in adults with metabolic disorders. This rash in appearance is very similar to purulent acne.
Reasons for the appearance
As already mentioned above, the main causes of acne on the tattoo are allergies and infections. As for allergies, it can occur in any person if the tattoo was made with low-quality paint with a high metal content. Such an allergy can occur after a certain time after tattooing.
Well, dealing with infection is much easier. The reason that acne appeared on the tattoo may be insufficient sterilization of the instrument. This is a very common practice for non-professional tattoo parlors.
Moreover, do not forget that the reason why acne appears on the tattoo may be the active work of the sebaceous glands of a person. This is a fairly common problem for people with oily skin.
What can not be done
When talking to doctors very often, people say the following: "I got acne on a tattoo. What should I do?" In such a situation, first of all, you should pay attention to what absolutely can not be done.
So, the list of prohibited actions when acne appears on a tattoo is as follows:
- it is forbidden to crush acne, so as not to spread the infection and not damage the skin;
- it is not allowed to scratch the area of the picture, even if acne on the tattoo itches ;
- it is forbidden to rub acne with a washcloth;
- You can not engage in self-treatment without first consulting with a competent specialist.
Observing these rules, you significantly minimize the harm to your skin and the whole body.
Treatment methods
It is immediately worth noting that any treatment can be started only after consulting a doctor. But in any case, therapy depends entirely on the nature of acne on the tattoo. So, an allergic rash will go away on its own over time. To speed up this process, you can use the appropriate creams and ointments. Moreover, they will very effectively remove unpleasant itching and burning.
Purulent acne, in turn, requires special treatment. One option is to treat the skin area with a rash with an alcohol solution and the subsequent application of an anti-inflammatory agent. Taking the prescribed antibiotics will not be out of place.
To get rid of a bubble rash, you need to deal with the cause of its appearance, namely genital herpes. This can be done with the help of such drugs as Cyclovir, Famvir, Valtrex and others.
Methods of treating a teenage rash depend on the causes of its occurrence, which may be oily skin, hormonal disruptions, or various infections. Consulting a doctor will help determine the causes and proper treatment.
Prevention
So, to avoid the appearance of acne on the tattoo, it is worth taking a few simple precautions. First, special attention should be paid to the tattoo parlor that you are going to contact. A good solution is to read reviews about the master or find friends of people who have already used his services.
The next step is an allergy test, which helps you determine your body’s predisposition to an allergic rash. This test is done in almost every decent tattoo parlor.
Well, the last tip is to unconditionally follow all safety precautions and follow the rules for caring for a tattoo.
Conclusion
The appearance of acne on a tattoo is, although unpleasant, but quite common in our time. There are different types of acne and many reasons for their occurrence, but proper care and professional treatment can help anyone get rid of these little troubles in a fairly short period of time. The key aspect in the treatment is timely consultation with a competent doctor.