There are several health conditions to notify your artist about that can interfere with your ability to get or heal a tattoo. Anything from medications and allergies, to illness and communicable diseases. ​Some examples of these are:
 

• Antibiotics within a month

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• Accutane or similar acne medications

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• Hemophilia

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• Blood pressure and blood pressure medication

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• Chemo therapy

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• Iron deficiency

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• Allergies such as red dye 40, latex, green soap, adhesives, or anything else that could pertain to tattoo procedure

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• Recent wounds or surgeries

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• Bloodborne or sexually transmitted diseases

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• Bacterial, viral, or fungicidal skin infections

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• Substance abuse, including alcoholism

If you're unsure about any condition you may have would affect your ability to receive a tattoo or the healing process, we strongly recommend discussing the tattoo with your primary physician.