Tattoo anxiety
I got a
tattoo in the beginning of December and have been worried about transmission of HIV ever since. I go the
tattoo in NJ which is a regulated state. Is there any chance I could have gotten HIV....D.
Tattoo anxiety Hello,Regarding your
tattoo anxiety, see below.What concerns me is your statement: "I...crap
Kerry is the shizzle!! please read
months ago regarding an attempted self-
tattooing. I write again because although you said my risk.... My possible exposure was like so:I tried to
tattoo myself on the back of my wrist with a friend of mine.... I didnt scratch very deep, and apparently not deep enough for a
tattoo, because It didnt...crap
Tattoo
Is there any problem in doing a
tattoo if I'm positive? Graeme Moyle, M.D.
Tattoo No, the
Tattoo parlour should by law use free equipment each time so there is no risk to you or othersHowever, it is always best to check with the 'artist' about the equipment.Kind regardsDr Moylecrap
could this occur
I got a
tattoo a month ago. my question is if the
tattoo artist had a small cut between the area of their forearm to their wrist,could I get infected with hiv or hepatitis if the area of the cut touched the
tattoo while the
tattoo was being made Barbara McGovern, M.D. could this occur I would not be concernedcrap
tattoos
I have
tattoos, and have been tested for hepatitis before, tested negative. How long does it take to infect the body? Exactly what are the
symptoms of hepatitis anyway? Michael Fried, M.D.
tattoos Tattoos have not been strongly associated with the spread of hepatitis C, however, it is likely that it can occur...crap
tattoo & HIV/HCV
I had a
tattoo 11 months ago. Found out later lady who did it was an IV drug user. 3 weeks after procedure, had swollen lymph node in groin & rash in pubic area. 8 weeks after
tattoo, had a horrible case... test. Didn't think about HCV. HIV was negative. No lymphoma. Various
symptoms since then...crap
Skin on Lips
I got my first
tattoo on my ankle. Within a few minutes my lower lip began to itch, swell, and eventually... a permanent dark mark on my lower lip!!! Keith Henry, M.D. Skin on Lips The time link to the
tattoo...) commonly involves the lips and results in recurrent odd
symptoms and a sore with pealing (sometimes...crap
Which test next?
I had what I believe was a high risk encounter 3 weeks ago(
tattooing) I started experiencing
symptoms of ARS (low grade fever, sore muscles, tight chest) almost immediatly, and of course, began what still is a very high level of anxiety. I had a antibody test at 10 days (too early, I know), and a qualitative PCR...crap
Tattoos and HIV/Hep C
I recently recieved a
tattoo. When I got my
tattoo the artist used deodorant... wrap. Please answer! I am very nervous! Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W
Tattoos and HIV/Hep C There is no evidence that HIV or HCV has ever been transmitted through
tattooing, so you should not be worried...crap
can i still get tattoos
can a person who is positive still get
tattoos and piercings ? Robert J. Frascino, M.D. can i still get
tattoos Hi, Sure! However, as with all ink and metal, it should be done at a reliable and safe establishment. Dr. Bobcrap