Infection or Overthinking?

[Kade W.]

So my new tattoo is healing. It’s all peeling evenly and 99% of it looks healthy but there is one spot where it is slightly yellow and looks a tad bit oozy. I’m not sure if this is just the shiny skin under the tattoo or what, but it is sort of freaking me out. The first picture is when I initially got the tattoo. The rest are current. 

[Kade W.]

Updated picture after cleaning it first thing this morning. 

[JAC1961]

As long as it's not red and warm to the touch, I'd just keep it clean and let it heal. If it gets worse, then see your doctor.

[oboogie]

Looks like it’s near the bend in your arm. Mine took a long time to heal in that area. Just keep it clean, and it will get better. Promise.

[warrug25]

Good evening,

I'm re-opening this topic (hoping that it is not against the forum rules) because I've got a similar situation with my week-old tattoo (which is located on the right forearm). I went to my tattoo artist which told me it's all fine, there's no infection and it will simply need more time to heal; I obviously trust him (I would not have asked him to ink me if I didn't!), but it would be nice to hear from you users of the forum if you have experienced similar situations (or know someone who did) and how well did they end.

Edited July 26, 2021 by warrug25

[SStu]

Looks normal for what a week-old tattoo can look like. I don't see anything that indicates an infection (red, hot, puss-ey).

[Ditzahyt]

Hey I didn’t know where to ask but am I overreacting on my tattoo? It’s been about a week or so honestly feel like I got allergic reaction to the saniderm but idk


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[Hogrider]

If it’s not hot, oozing, or extremely painful, it’s probably not infected. I don’t see anything that points to an infection. It looks like a normal, healing tattoo. It will take 4-6 weeks to heal.