Tattoo infection can be caused by, staph infections, infected ink, infected piercing etc.
Signs may include, scabs, pimples, oozing or draining pus, bleeding, blisters, damaged tattoo, peeling, fever rash and even redness.
Here are the home remedies for the treatment of Tattoo infection
The most common complaints are inflammation, redness on their ink-marks, green pus. Some infections won't go away even after 2 weeks and can last for months. Below are the causes of tattoo infections you should consider before going for body art.
The infection on tattoos is followed by the ink used by the manufacturer. According to the FDA, the contamination is risky, and includes fungi, mold and bacteria. FDA also warned in summer 2012, that contaminated tattoo ink is supplied by the manufacturer. The ink could be black or white.
Another cause of infection on tattoos is poor hygiene.
The tools used by artists should be sterilised, to prevent introducing the bacteria.
These infections are common on fresh tattoos, and start showing up after 2 days, According to the WebMD, "staph infection has been reported among unlicensed tattoo artists in at least three states"
MRSA can start eating your skin away within a short time.
If done in the right way, laser tattoo removal should only have temporary side effects (according to SniperInk)
You can immediately start the treatment for healing the infection when you know that tattoo is infected.
Symptoms like bumps, abscesses, bleeding, pus drainage, blisters and sometimes fever should be taken care, and must not be neglected.
Following are the infected tattoo symptoms and signs:
Scabs on infected back tattoos
Pimples and bumps on tattoos
Bleeding, pus discharge or oozing green pus
Abscess and blisters on tattoos
Your tattoo peeling off or getting ruined
Swelling, inflammation and redness on tattoo infection
Rash, cysts and granulomas
Bad smell from tattoo
Pain and fever signs of infected tattoos
Itching tattoo
If the Infections left untreated, it can be life threatening.
The first step towards healing your tattoo is proper identification and diagnosis, and if the infection is not very serious, you can rely on remedies to fix it.
And if the infection is serious, your doctor will prescribe medication for proper treatment. Here's how to treat an infected tattoo with home remedies
Aloe Vera Gel is a good alternative to Bacitracin ointment.
Follow the below procedure.
Apply aloe Vera gel on a clean tattoo twice a day.
Repeat until it heals.
Don't use below ingredients, they might remove your tattoo.
Baking soda /apple cider vinegar/ Hydrogen peroxide
Tea tree oil has several benefits, It helps get rid of most fungal and bacterial infections. It also helps skin hydration. Follow below procedure:
Clean the tattoo well with antibacterial liquid soap.
Pat dry using a clean towel.
Do not rub off.
Apply a thin layer of dilute tea tree oil and leave it overnight.
Repeat until it heals
First of all sanitize your hands before touching infected tattoo.
Remove bandage if you have any. Keep the bandage stay for at least 3 hours of dressing.
Using an anti-bacterial soap, clean the tattoo to help get rid of bacteria, do not use piece of cloth for cleaning, because it will exfoliate the area.
Pat the tattoo dry and do it gently to prevent bruising it.
Always wear soft, clean and loose clothes after cleaning the infected tattoo, because tight clothing will make it difficult for the skin to get fresh air.
Avoid wearing abrasive material and jewelry, as they are likely to rub against the tattoo, making it difficult to heal.
