My tattoo causes me an allergy, what can I do?

A while ago we spoke in Tatuantes about the uncomfortable truth around the allergies and tattoos. And, although allergy reactions to tattoos are not very frequent, as we mentioned at the time, there is no zero risk, so, unfortunately, you can become one of those people who, with all the illusion, They make their first tattoo and find the harsh reality that their body rejects the ink or any of the shades used by the tattoo artist.

Now, when the tattoo causes me an allergy, what could I do? This is what we are going to discuss throughout this article. And it is that if to the situation of already having on our skin that tattoo that we had wanted so much but, we see that it causes us an allergic reaction, What treatments can we follow to try to solve the problem or mitigate it? Well, we can choose one of the following treatments, the easiest and most comfortable to apply a cream, while in extreme cases we must opt ​​for the removal of the tattoo.

Use corticosteroid creams or ointments

At first and in case the allergic reaction is not extreme (of course), we can choose to use some kind of corticosteroid cream or ointment. Now, in some cases, the use of this type of cream is not definitive, since once we withdraw its application, the inflammation and itching associated with any type of allergic reaction on the skin. In any case, we should always consult with our family doctor before using this type of creams or ointments since their prolonged use can be harmful to the skin itself.

In mild cases, hydrating the skin is a good option

Especially if you are a person who has dry skin, Using some type of moisturizing cream or ointment on the tattoo area can soothe many effects of their own having used a type of ink or pigment that causes us an allergy. In cases where the allergy is minor, it can calm it and, although it is not a definitive solution, the allergy in the area usually disappears for a few months.

If necessary, it is better to remove the tattoo

Well yes, unfortunately, if necessary, If you cannot stop the allergic reaction to the ink, you should opt for the removal of the tattoo. In these cases, you can opt for two alternatives: Removal by surgery and the use of laser to remove the tattoo from the skin.

By the way, I have decided not to use actual tattoo images that have caused allergies because they can be very unpleasant for the eyes. Just go to Google and search for "tattoo allergic reaction" to see first-hand what it means for a tattoo to trigger an allergy.