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Signs Of An Infected Tattoo. Similarly your tattoo will naturally be itchy but if the sensation gets stronger over time or it lasts over a week your tattoo might be infected. While standards and practices in the tattoo industry have improved greatly in the last decade or so there is still the possibility of spreading diseases like Hepatitis C if utmost care isnt taken. The infection is even serious. Since the infection can occur deep within the wound you want to make sure the tattoo doesnt heal on top of it.
In these cases you should visit your doctor to assess the seriousness of the infected skin. Seeing pus draining from the tattoo site is the most specific sign that your tattoo is infected. Getting a tattoo is painful but the pain shouldnt last long. If the pain does not subside after 48 hours your tattoo might have become infected. Excessive pain tenderness swelling or searing pain after 7-10 days is a likely sign of an infection. 2 Sometimes there is only a red rash or bumps that appear on or around the tattooed area.
If the infection deeper youll experience fewer of these symptoms except intense pain and possible swelling.
In these cases you should visit your doctor to assess the seriousness of the infected skin. So what are the signs your tattoo is infected. In these cases you should visit your doctor to assess the seriousness of the infected skin. If the pain does not subside after 48 hours your tattoo might have become infected. All tattoos will be inflamed immediately after cutting it but this should go away within a few days. However if you notice swelling and pain a few.