Tattoo Problems

Preparing For Your Appointment

To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment

You can help your health professional diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:

• Who did the tattoo? Where is the tattoo artist located?
• When did you have the tattoo?
• Where on your body is the tattoo? Have you had previous tattoos?
• Were sterile instruments used?
• What home treatment measures have you used to clean or treat your tattoo? Be sure to include any non-prescription ointments or creams you have applied to the tattoo.
• What prescription and non-prescription medicines do you take?
• When was your last tetanus shot?
• Do you have any health risks?

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Author:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC	Last Updated: November 9, 2006
Medical Review:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
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