One of the recommendations that will be made to us in the tattoo shop after going through the needle is do not bathe for a few days, until the tattoo heal.
We will never tire of saying that you always have to pay attention to the tattoo artist y follow in his footsteps to the letter. But, if you're curious, read on to find out what's up with the water and tattoos and why is it so dangerous to bathe freshly tattooed.
Can we die from bathing after getting a tattoo?
You may have heard stories like that of man from Texas that died after bathing on a beach in Mexico after a few days of getting a tattoo. The man suffered a infection caused by virus vulnificus. Through the network ran the rumor that the man had become ill because the infection had penetrated her body through the tattoo.
As in many other cases of urban legends about tattoos, this is truth... half. For example, although it is true that the man died, is not safe that it was because of tattoosince I had a chronic liver disease.
So what is the most likely thing that can happen if we take a bath?
Well, let's get one infection on horseback, and it's not funny at all. Although you have to catch certain news with tweezers, you also have to always pay attention to our tattoo artist. And if we prohibits bathing during the first two weeks both in the Mar as in the Swimmingpool, we'd better pay attention to him.
La leather is a natural shield we protects from outside bacteria. When we get tattooed, that shield gets pierced and it's more likely that whatever crap it might cause us to get in. problems, which may even appear long after tattooing us.
Why for heal us in health, it is better to be prudent and not stick a finger in the water. And, above all, consult with a tattoo professional or doctor if we have any duda.