It is important to carefully weigh the pros and cons of getting tattoos if you suffer from keratosis pilaris (KP). Keratosis pilaris and tattoos may not pose a problem, especially if the tattoo is placed in an area of the body not affected by your skin condition. However, there is always the risk of provoking an allergic reaction, which can worsen KP symptoms.
Can You Put Tattoos Over Keratosis Pilaris?
Tattoos involve puncturing the skin and injecting it with ink of varied colors. People with sensitive skin run the risk of getting an infection or having allergic reactions such as redness, itching, or soreness. Sensitive skin combined with a condition like keratosis pilaris creates an even greater risk.
The chances of an allergic reaction or infection is also increased if your KP symptoms are severe. Getting a tattoo placed directly over a severely affected area may both worsen symptoms and detract from the beauty of your body art. When in doubt, consult your dermatologist and tattoo artist.
Do This Before Getting A Tattoo Over Your KP
If you really want to place a tattoo on a part of the skin with keratosis pilaris, make sure you’ve done the best you can to control the skin condition first.
You can try any of the natural remedies presented in this blog. You may also approach your dermatologist and ask him/her to prescribe a retinoid cream. A retinoid cream is effective for smoothing damaged skin from acne, eczema, aging, and many other conditions. It also helps smoothen the skin in the case of Keratosis Pilaris.
Below are some reliable retinoid creams available online:
If you decide to move forward with your tattoo, start with a very small one first to see how your skin reacts. If your KP symptoms increase, you may want to set aside the idea for the time being. Keratosis pilaris symptoms gradually subside as you grow older. By waiting until your symptoms diminish before getting a tattoo, you lower the risk of having a bad reaction.
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Keratosis Pilaris Tattoo Removal
The process of removing a tattoo is much more difficult than getting one. Of the various removal options, laser removal is perhaps the most popular. While modern laser techniques help to reduce pain and minimize scarring, the process can be time-consuming and expensive.
Most tattoo laser removal treatments require several sessions, depending on the age, size, and type of tattoo a person has as well as their skin coloring and condition. Removing a keratosis pilaris tattoo could be problematic, resulting in an adverse skin reaction during the process.
Combining Keratosis Pilaris And Tattoos
Before opting for a tattoo, consider your decision carefully to avoid adverse skin reactions and removal complications. While the idea of getting a tattoo with keratosis pilaris should not be dismissed out of hand, it is best to be cautious so you can fully enjoy the beautiful results.
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Thanks for bringing up a timely topic. My thinking is why draw added attention to a problem I’d rather people not notice in the first place. It also seems that keratosis pilaris and tattoos are a bad combination. I mean if you have skin issues already, the last thing you’d want to do is irritate them by injecting ink into the area. Anyway, to each his own, but I’ll steer clear of this fashion trend.