Direct guidance
What to know or do
Seek care for spreading redness, pus, fever, severe pain or an allergic reaction around an existing tattoo or piercing.
What changes the answer
- The exact ingredient, procedure, body area, amount and frequency
- Whether treatment is medically needed or can reasonably be postponed
- Skin damage, infection, fumes, heat, radiation and medicines used with the procedure
General guidance
When to get individual help
Choose a lower-risk alternative when possible. If the exposure already happened, record the product, amount, timing and symptoms and ask for advice instead of assuming harm.