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tattoo skin bumps?

  • 05-01-2013 12:42am
    #1
    saiint
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys
    got my first tattoo just over a year ago now
    and about a month ago i started noticing small bumps on it , its pretty big tattoo covers most of my lower wrist up until just underneath my elbow

    the bumps have only started appearing and it can sometimes be very itchy

    anyone have any idea what may have caused this? and will it go away or should i go to my gp
    getting abit worried about it now, the bumps arnt visable under direct light but if you shade light over it then its clearly visible

    thanks


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  • #2
    Adiboo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,629 ✭✭✭Adiboo


    It's normal. There's always bound to be a bit of scarring with tattoos, and can raise up if you're feeling unwell or in times of hot weather.


  • #3
    DK man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 458 ✭✭DK man


    It's a medical issue so the gp is the best person to look at it.... Don't delay IMO


  • #4
    saiint
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭saiint


    DK man wrote: »
    It's a medical issue so the gp is the best person to look at it.... Don't delay IMO

    might not be
    for all i know it could be normal

    i think the person who done my tattoo went abit heavy on it since theirs bumps practically everywee on the tattoo

    but ya it seems to only appear when im really warm
    itchs like a ****er though


  • #5
    Adiboo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,629 ✭✭✭Adiboo


    DK man wrote: »
    It's a medical issue so the gp is the best person to look at it.... Don't delay IMO

    It's most likely scarring. No need to over react.

    I use E45 if mine gets a bit raised and itchy.


  • #6
    Esoteric_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    Posted a similar thread myself a while back, as have other posters here.

    It's just scar tissue or something similar. Throw some E45 on it if it's bothering you. :)


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  • #7
    Cupcake_Crisis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,448 ✭✭✭✭Cupcake_Crisis


    DK man wrote: »
    It's a medical issue so the gp is the best person to look at it.... Don't delay IMO

    That's a bit too dramatic. A lot of tattoo's can get a bit irritated from time to time, throw a bit of bepanthan on it and keep an eye on it. If the problem persists, head back to your artist and ask his opinion.

    I get it a fair bit, particularly on the tattoo's on my arm's and it usually goes within 2-3 days.


  • #8
    bubblebery
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭bubblebery


    The process of tattooing requires foreign bodies ie ink, to be inserted into the skin. A reputable studio will use quality ink that has been sterilised at manufacture, but it will still contain pigments and trace elements such as copper oxide (an inks containing red). How your body will react is unknown, as you would have seen in the disclaimer you signed at the studio. Slap some moisturiser on it and you should be good to go, if it worries you then of course visit your GP...they may not be qualified to comment on the cause but they may suggest a cream that is suited to your skin type.


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