Can salicylic acid fade my permanent makeup that I got on my eyebrows?

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So I recently got a eyebrow tattoo that will only last 2 years . I'm so happy with it but I happen to have bad eczema under my eyebrows it gets with scales so today I put my eczema cream without realizing it had salicylic acid !!!!! I left it there for 20 minutes TOP and as soon as I read it could fade my tattoo I whipped it all off . Could this fade my tattoo if I only left it for a small amount of time? Please help me

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.It is possible that it could fade your tattoo, especially if the salicylic acid is applied very close to the time the tattooing was performed.

To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed
and certified providers for a complete evaluation to make sure you are on the most appropriate and safe treatment.

I hope this helps.

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your
question and from your question, some questions arise which need to be answered
to be able to give you the proper comments. Your tattoo that was used is for
only two years? I am not familiar with this type of tattoo, so it best to know
what was used here. And your eczema cream contains salicylic acid? This is not
very typical for eczema creams so I am wondering what you are using and who
prescribed it. If you have eczema around your eyes, please consult with a board-certified
dermatologist to make sure you are receiving the proper eczema medicine. If you
are applying salicylic acid to a tattoo, there is always the risk that some
fading is possible. But much more information is needed here.

Can salicylic acid fade my permanent makeup that I got on my eyebrows?

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