Infected tattoos can lead to severe health problems if they go untreated. Here are signs to look for, including tips for when to head to the doctor.

Up to 6% of people with tattoos get an infection, which can cause fever, chills, and may ruin your new artwork if not addressed safely and swiftly.

Infected tattoos or allergic reactions can cause problems long after you get inked. Learn how to spot signs of infection and other issues.

Infected tattoos can lead to severe health problems if they go untreated. Here are signs to look for, including tips for when to head to the doctor.

Skin cysts, or sebaceous cysts, are fluid-filled lumps on the skin. In this article, learn about removal, causes, treatment options, and associated complications.

A rare but difficult-to-treat bacterial infection that usually strikes people with impaired immune systems is showing up for the first time in healthy individuals getting tattoos, the Centers of ...

Tattoo infections aren’t likely if you take care of the area after you get inked. Still they’re possible. Here’s how to identify and treat an infection.

Several skin conditions cause lumps and bumps to appear. This article covers some of the most common ones including causes and effective treatment options.

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD A tattoo infection occurs when a person gets a tattoo, and it becomes infected due to small wounds on the skin. Although proper sterilization and care can ...

Both abscesses and cysts can form in many different places in your body. When an already-formed cyst becomes infected, it becomes an abscess. But an abscess doesn’t have to begin as a cyst.

Below, dermatologists and plastic surgeons share how to care for your skin after getting a tattoo, how to tell if your tattoo is infected, and what to do if you think it is.

Infected tattoos can lead to severe health problems if they go untreated. Here are signs to look for, including tips for when to head to the doctor.