Itching everywhere on my body after tattoo removal, what could be the cause? (Photos)

August 19, 2018
Asked By:jay0131 in Australia, AU

Hi, I have just had laser treatment on a huge dense tattoo which contains white ink and mostly black , after a week I felt itchiness from all over the body not even the treated sites like hell, I can't bare the itchiness so I just scratch all over the body for 24/7 can't even sleep for 3 days now Butt, arm, head, neck , feet , hands literally everywhere ... is this a serious allergic reaction to tattoo removal ? Should I stop laser treatment? But I can't I really have to remove this horrible. 

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Answers (3)

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December 3, 2018

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October 20, 2018

Answer: Ink allergy

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Answer: Ink allergy

September 8, 2018

Answer: I like to use the Picosure laser which can remove 95%+ of a tattoo.

September 8, 2018

Answer: I like to use the Picosure laser which can remove 95%+ of a tattoo.

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