How To Know If Youre Having An Allergic Reaction To A Tattoo. An allergic reaction from tattoo ink is unusual but red inks can cause allergies. If youre having an allergic reaction to your tattoo you might get a rash thats usually red bumpy or itchy. Have your artist perform a dot test at least 24 hours before your tattoo is to be drawn. A skin infection is possible after tattooing.
Previous studies have shown that tattoo inks contain high amounts of nickel chromium cobalt and mercury which are transported to the lymph nodes and can cause allergic reactions. Monitor the area carefully to see if there is any reaction or problems. Its normal to notice irritation or swelling after getting inked. Looking for the cause of the fever doctors found newly formed skin lesions on the. You can most likely treat the area with a topical steroid ointment. Change the bandage if it gets wet and apply a clean bandage daily.
If there is a reaction to the ink such as itching or swelling you may have an allergy to the ink.
Skin tags or nodules. This can occur even years after you get the tattoo. However it can also be widespread and have systemic effects. The chemical ingredients that cause an allergic reaction usually include PPD kerosene and other chemicals. If youre having an allergic reaction to your tattoo you might get a rash thats usually red bumpy or itchy. The carbon-based pigments commonly found in black tattoo ink can also cause an allergic reaction in some people.