Hi there, I had a tattoo about 6 weeks back then about 4 weeks ago went back to get it coloured in....I have lots of tattoos on my arm in lots of colours but suddenly my new tattoo about 2 weeks ago come up in bite like spots around the skin outside the tattooed area....I always go to the same parlour so have used the inks and colours before and obviously she uses new needles everytime.....I am very confused what is going on,and its quite unsightly as some have white heads too :(
Had there Kellie. I answer this armed with two arrows in my quiver.firstly am a dermatologist; secondly I have a tattoo on my arm that is rare for folk of my elk! To answer your query to the point, it is more likely than not, you have developed a hypersensitivity reaction which may present with similar symptoms. More often than not if it is due to a delayed hypersensitivity, it may not manifest itself the first few times. Also, it is a question of is the glass half full or empty? Consider yourself fortunate previous tattoo did not turn out the same. You may want to consider tattoo removal with specific lasers depending on the dye involved after due consultation with your dermatologist/cosmetologist. Cheers & good luck... Chat Doctor. 