Our guest a Medical expert Dr Paulina Denteh, tells us that the process of getting a tattoo breaks the skin. That means skin infections and other health problems can develop afterward. The risks include some allergic reactions, especially from the tattoo ink which can cause allergic skin reactions, such as an itchy rash at the tattoo site.
This can happen even years after getting a tattoo. Red ink tends to be more prone to allergic reactions that other tattoo ink colors. Also, there is skin infections. A skin infection is possible after getting a tattoo. An infection might be due to contaminated ink or equipment that isn’t sterilized correctly. Getting a tattoo at a studio that doesn’t follow good safety steps also can raise your risk of a skin infection.
Other skin problems. Sometimes an area of inflammation can form around tattoo ink. This is called a granuloma. Tattooing also can lead to keloids. Keloids are raised areas caused by an overgrowth of scar tissue.