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<div class="HwContainer HwElement" id="HwContainer"><a class="HwMainSkipNavigation" href="#HwContentTitle"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Skip Navigation</span></a><div class="HwBlock" id="HwMain" role="main"><div class="HwRow"><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnSidebar1"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomSidebar"> </div></div><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnContent"><div id="HwContentTop"> </div><div class="HwTypeSymptom HwContentWrapper HwElement" role="article" id="HwContentWrapper"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomContentTop"> </div><div class="HwContentHeader"><p><a name="top" id="Hwtop"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Top of the page</span></a>Check Your Symptoms</p></div><div class="HwContentTitle"><h1 id="HwContentTitle" tabindex="-1">Tattoo Problems</h1></div><div class="HwContentTopNavigation"> </div><div class="HwContent"><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-hw245029"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="b4cb0a40" fingerprint-exact="e7c3d1bb">Overview</h2> <p fingerprint="9e854e7f" fingerprint-exact="4ca40883">A tattoo is a series of puncture wounds that carry ink into the different levels of the skin. At first, the tattoo may be swollen. There may be some crusting on the surface. It's normal for the tattoo to ooze small amounts of blood for up to 24 hours. And it may ooze clear, yellow, or blood-tinged fluid for several days.</p> <p fingerprint="f34c1c29" fingerprint-exact="72c6504b">Problems with tattoos include:</p> <ul fingerprint="57db28a6" fingerprint-exact="2271d15e"> <li>Infection at the tattoo site. If you think you have an infection, call your doctor right away. Early treatment may prevent health problems or damage to your tattoo.</li> <li>Minor skin reactions (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stc123775" data-hw-section="stc123775-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stc123775" data-hwid="stc123775" hw:section-href="stc123775-sec" href="?id=stc123775#stc123775-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">contact dermatitis</span></a>) or serious allergic reactions to the tattooing method or ink.</li> <li>Scarring. This can include raised scar tissue (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="aa64380" data-hw-section="aa64380-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="aa64380" data-hwid="aa64380" hw:section-href="aa64380-sec" href="?id=aa64380#aa64380-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">keloids</span></a>).</li> <li>The spread of infectious disease if a dirty method or equipment is used. Diseases include <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sth149741" data-hw-section="sth149741-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sth149741" data-hwid="sth149741" hw:section-href="sth149741-sec" href="?id=sth149741#sth149741-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">hepatitis B</span></a>, <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sth149770" data-hw-section="sth149770-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sth149770" data-hwid="sth149770" hw:section-href="sth149770-sec" href="?id=sth149770#sth149770-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">hepatitis C</span></a>, and <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stt11089" data-hw-section="stt11089-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stt11089" data-hwid="stt11089" hw:section-href="stt11089-sec" href="?id=stt11089#stt11089-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">tetanus</span></a>.</li> </ul> <p fingerprint="d33d94f9" fingerprint-exact="5a43b536">Be sure to think about all aspects of getting a tattoo. A tattoo should be considered permanent. Tattoo removal is hard and may cause scarring. It may not be possible to completely remove a tattoo and restore your normal skin color and texture.</p> <p fingerprint="ce9c71c6" fingerprint-exact="e5f969e1">Temporary tattoos, such as henna tattoos (mehndi), may also cause problems. Most of the ingredients in temporary tattoos are safe for application to the skin. But there have been reports of allergic skin reactions (contact dermatitis) to the ingredients in some of the tattoos. </p> </div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionCYS" id="sec-hw245041"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1bc87b1b" fingerprint-exact="d719d6f6">Check Your Symptoms</h2><div><div class="HwAsset" hw:assetid="tatpb"> <div id="HwSxBody" data-hw-version="4.0.3.2"><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion HwSxTopicConfirmationQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1317" data-hw-entity-key="1317" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have a problem with a tattoo?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2787" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2787" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1317">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Tattoo problem</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2788" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2788" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1317">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Tattoo problem</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxAge" id="HwSxQuestion31" data-hw-entity-key="31" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How old are you?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer72" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer" data-hw-age-range="143"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="72" data-hw-parent-entity-key="31">Less than 12 years</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Less than 12 years</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer73" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="73" data-hw-parent-entity-key="31">12 years or older</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">12 years or older</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxNonTopic" id="HwSxQuestion30" data-hw-entity-key="30" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you male or female?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer71" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="71" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Male</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Male</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer70" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="70" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Female</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Female</div></div></div><div id="SxWhyAskDiv"><button id="SxWhyAskAccordianBtn" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" type="button" aria-live="assertive"><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion">Why do we ask this question?</div><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion SxWhyAskAccordionArrow_Down" id="SxWhyAskAccordionArrow"> </div></button><div id="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" role="tabpanel"><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskHeaderDiv" tabindex="-1"><h4>The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have.</h4></div><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskParaDiv" tabindex="-1"><ul><li>If you are transgender or nonbinary, choose the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you <b>now</b> have in the area where you are having symptoms.</li><li>If your symptoms aren’t related to those organs, you can choose the gender you identify with.</li><li>If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion736" data-hw-entity-key="736" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Could you be having a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7109">severe allergic reaction</a>?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This is more likely if you have had a bad reaction to something in the past.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1589" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1589" data-hw-parent-entity-key="736">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1590" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1590" data-hw-parent-entity-key="736">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion936" data-hw-entity-key="936" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there any hives?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Hives are raised, red, itchy patches of skin. They usually have red borders and pale centers. They may seem to move from place to place on the skin.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2006" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2006" data-hw-parent-entity-key="936">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hives</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2007" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2007" data-hw-parent-entity-key="936">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hives</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1361" data-hw-entity-key="1361" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did the hives appear within the past 3 hours?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2876" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2876" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1361">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hives appeared within past 3 hours</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2877" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2877" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1361">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hives appeared within past 3 hours</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion29" data-hw-entity-key="29" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there any <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6946">symptoms of infection</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer67" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="67" data-hw-parent-entity-key="29">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer68" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="68" data-hw-parent-entity-key="29">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion17" data-hw-entity-key="17" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think you may have a fever?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer40" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="40" data-hw-parent-entity-key="17">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer41" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="41" data-hw-parent-entity-key="17">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion306" data-hw-entity-key="306" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there red streaks leading away from the area or pus draining from it?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer679" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="679" data-hw-parent-entity-key="306">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Red streaks or pus</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer680" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="680" data-hw-parent-entity-key="306">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Red streaks or pus</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion307" data-hw-entity-key="307" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have diabetes, a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6944">weakened immune system</a>, peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">"Hardware" includes things like artificial joints, plates or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer681" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="681" data-hw-parent-entity-key="307">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer682" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="682" data-hw-parent-entity-key="307">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1318" data-hw-entity-key="1318" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any swelling near the tattoo?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2789" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2789" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1318">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling at site of tattoo</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2790" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2790" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1318">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling at site of tattoo</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1319" data-hw-entity-key="1319" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the swelling severe and rapid?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Severe swelling may cut off blood flow and make the area below the tattoo cool or painful.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2791" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2791" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1319">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe, rapid swelling near tattoo</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2792" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2792" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1319">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe, rapid swelling near tattoo</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion941" data-hw-entity-key="941" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the swelling over a joint, such as the ankle, elbow, or hip?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2016" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2016" data-hw-parent-entity-key="941">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling is over a joint</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2017" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2017" data-hw-parent-entity-key="941">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling is over a joint</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion378" data-hw-entity-key="378" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has swelling lasted for more than 2 days?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer830" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="830" data-hw-parent-entity-key="378">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling for more than 2 days</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer831" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="831" data-hw-parent-entity-key="378">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling for more than 2 days</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion554" data-hw-entity-key="554" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think you may need a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7080">tetanus shot</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1203" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1203" data-hw-parent-entity-key="554">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">May need tetanus shot</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1204" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1204" data-hw-parent-entity-key="554">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">May need tetanus shot</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1320" data-hw-entity-key="1320" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7156">symptoms of an infectious illness</a> in the several months since you got the tattoo?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2793" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2793" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1320">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infectious illness</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2794" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2794" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1320">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infectious illness</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1321" data-hw-entity-key="1321" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had problems with the tattoo for more than 2 weeks?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2795" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2795" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1321">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Problems with tattoo for more than 2 weeks</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2796" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2796" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1321">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Problems with tattoo for more than 2 weeks</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdhealthrisks"><p>Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:</p><ul><li><b>Your age</b>. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.</li><li><b>Your overall health</b>. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.</li><li><b>Medicines you take</b>. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, herbal remedies, or supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse.</li><li><b>Recent health events</b>, such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious.</li><li><b>Your health habits and lifestyle</b>, such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_green" id="HwSxIdgreen"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Try Home Treatment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>You have answered all the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms.</li><li>Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="tatpb" data-hw-section="hw245124" hw:section-href="hw245124" hw:document-href="tatpb" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=tatpb#hw245124">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="tatpb" data-hw-section="tatpb-RelInfo" hw:section-href="tatpb-RelInfo" hw:document-href="tatpb" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=tatpb#tatpb-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6946"><p><b>Symptoms of infection</b> may include:</p><ul><li>Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in or around the area.</li><li>Red streaks leading from the area.</li><li>Pus draining from the area.</li><li>A fever.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6944"><p>Certain health conditions and medicines <b>weaken the immune system's</b> ability to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are:</p><ul><li>Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS.</li><li>Long-term alcohol and drug problems.</li><li>Steroid medicines, which may be used to treat a variety of conditions.</li><li>Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer.</li><li>Other medicines used to treat autoimmune disease.</li><li>Medicines taken after organ transplant.</li><li>Not having a spleen.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7080"><p>Usually found in dirt and soil, tetanus bacteria typically enter the body through a wound. Wounds may include a bite, a cut, a puncture, a burn, a scrape, insect bites, or any injury that may cause broken skin.</p><p>You may need a <b>tetanus shot</b> depending on how dirty the wound is and how long it has been since your last shot.</p><ul><li><b>For a dirty wound</b> that has things like dirt, saliva, or feces in it, you may need a shot if: <ul><li>You haven't had a tetanus shot in the past 5 years.</li><li>You don't know when your last shot was.</li></ul></li><li><b>For a clean wound</b>, you may need a shot if: <ul><li>You have not had a tetanus shot in the past 10 years.</li><li>You don't know when your last shot was.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7156"><p>If proper technique and clean instruments are not used, there is a chance of getting an infectious disease when you get a tattoo or body piercing.</p><p><b>Symptoms of an infectious illness</b> may include: </p><ul><li>An overall feeling of tiredness and lack of energy.</li><li>Dark urine or light-colored stool.</li><li>A new yellow tint to the skin or the whites of the eyes (jaundice).</li><li>Muscle or joint pain that lasts a long time.</li><li>Belly pain.</li><li>Fever.</li><li>Nausea and vomiting.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7109"><p><b>Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction</b> (anaphylaxis) may include:</p><ul><li>The sudden appearance of raised, red areas (hives) all over the body.</li><li>Rapid swelling of the throat, mouth, or tongue.</li><li>Trouble breathing.</li><li>Passing out (losing consciousness). Or you may feel very lightheaded or suddenly feel weak, confused, or restless.</li></ul><p>A severe reaction can be life-threatening. If you have had a bad allergic reaction to a substance before and are exposed to it again, treat any symptoms as an emergency. Even if the symptoms are mild at first, they may quickly become very severe.</p></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_red" id="HwSxIdred"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care right away</b>. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.</li><li>You do not need to call an ambulance unless: <ul><li>You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.</li><li>You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_yellow" id="HwSxIdyellow"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Today</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care soon</b>. 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They may think that their symptoms aren't serious or that they can just get someone else to drive them. Or they might be concerned about the cost. But based on your answers, the safest and quickest way for you to get the care you need is to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> for medical transport to the hospital.</p></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_black" id="HwSxIdblack"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Make an Appointment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks.</li><li>If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment.</li><li>If symptoms get worse or you have any concerns, call your doctor. You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="tatpb" data-hw-section="hw245124" hw:section-href="hw245124" hw:document-href="tatpb" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=tatpb#hw245124">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="tatpb" data-hw-section="tatpb-RelInfo" hw:section-href="tatpb-RelInfo" hw:document-href="tatpb" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=tatpb#tatpb-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-hw245124"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1d4dc8a4" fingerprint-exact="5c91135b">Self-Care</h2> <p fingerprint="05021723" fingerprint-exact="4c375f2d">Most minor swelling and redness (inflammation) from a tattoo can be treated at home. If your tattoo artist gave you instructions, follow them carefully. If you didn't get instructions for skin care of the tattoo site, try using these.</p> <ul fingerprint="6ce39d7f" fingerprint-exact="316c6a39"> <li>Stop any bleeding. <p>Minimal bleeding can be stopped by applying direct pressure to the wound. It's normal for the tattoo site to ooze small amounts of blood for up to 24 hours and to ooze clear, yellow, or blood-tinged fluid for several days. </p></li> <li>Apply a cold pack. <p>This can help reduce swelling, bruising, or itching. Never apply ice directly to the skin. It can cause tissue damage. Put a layer of fabric between the cold pack and the skin. </p></li> <li>Take an antihistamine to treat hives and relieve itching. <p>Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Don't use strong soaps, detergents, and other chemicals. They can make itching worse. </p></li> <li>Protect your tattoo with a bandage. <p>If you think your tattoo might become dirty or irritated, cover it with a bandage. Follow these steps when using a bandage.</p><ul><li>Apply a thin layer of a water-based cream or lotion to a nonstick bandage, such as Telfa. </li><li>Apply the nonstick bandage with the cream or lotion on it to the tattoo site. This will prevent the irritated skin from sticking to the bandage. Putting the cream or lotion on the bandage first will be less painful.</li><li>Leave the bandage off, if you used one, with the skin open to air whenever you can.</li></ul></li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c5b2b5b7" fingerprint-exact="1ca93d88">When to call for help during self-care</h3> <p fingerprint="26f0bc83" fingerprint-exact="ee8fb7d7">Call <span class="HwEmergencyNumber"> 911 </span> if any of the following occur during self-care at home:</p> <ul fingerprint="bcbe3fee" fingerprint-exact="533ea0b3"> <li>New or worse trouble breathing, wheezing, or tightness in the chest.</li> <li>New or worse swelling of the throat, tongue, lips, or mouth.</li> </ul> <p fingerprint="0c6430b7" fingerprint-exact="37647145">Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home:</p> <ul fingerprint="c3039551" fingerprint-exact="3e1fade1"> <li>New or worse signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling, hives, or itching.</li> <li>New or worse belly pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.</li> <li>New or worse signs of infection, such as redness, warmth, swelling, pus, or a fever.</li> <li>Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. </li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c9d246df" fingerprint-exact="236ac716">Learn more</h3> <div class="HwOptionalAll"> <div class="hwSecLinks"> <p fingerprint="5b88c69b" fingerprint-exact="82c27f2e"> <b>Over-the-counter medicines</b> </p> <ul fingerprint="2e698e78" fingerprint-exact="12760888"> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" data-hw-document-href="sid41443" data-hw-section="acq7537" hw:document-type="Focus" hw:document-href="sid41443" data-hwid="sid41443" hw:section-href="acq7537" href="?id=sid41443#acq7537">Acetaminophen</a> </li> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" data-hw-document-href="sid35905" data-hw-section="acn3965" hw:document-type="Focus" hw:document-href="sid35905" data-hwid="sid35905" hw:section-href="acn3965" href="?id=sid35905#acn3965">Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation</a> </li> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" data-hw-document-href="pl1003" data-hw-section="acq7563" hw:document-type="Focus" hw:document-href="pl1003" data-hwid="pl1003" hw:section-href="acq7563" href="?id=pl1003#acq7563">Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)</a> </li> </ul> <p fingerprint="6de8e89d" fingerprint-exact="1ae05b26"> <b>More self-care</b> </p> <ul fingerprint="0b96d57c" fingerprint-exact="1b94e713"> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" data-hw-document-href="tv7073" data-hw-section="tv7073-sec" hw:document-type="Focus" hw:document-href="tv7073" data-hwid="tv7073" hw:section-href="tv7073-sec" href="?id=tv7073#tv7073-sec">Henna Tattoos (Mehndi)</a> </li> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" data-hw-document-href="tv7075" data-hw-section="tv7075-sec" hw:document-type="Focus" hw:document-href="tv7075" data-hwid="tv7075" hw:section-href="tv7075-sec" href="?id=tv7075#tv7075-sec">Tattoo and 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