It’s important info to disclose.
And, unfortunately, it wouldn’t be the artist’s fault.
Prescription drugs for acne can cause skin to be hyper-sensitive.
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Getting a tattoo can be disastrous and lead to severe pain and scarring.
Anecdotally, some people have reported unusual skin reactions to tattoos when they were on antibiotics.
What if I Get Turned Away?
Luckily, this isn’t always the case.
Honesty, though, is always the best policy.
What is Universal Precautions?
Remember, people don’t turn down a paying client for no reason.
Don’t go to someone you know uses unsafe practices because nobody safe will give you one.
Ask yourself this: Is a tattoo or piercing really worth dying for?
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Universal precautions for preventing transmission of bloodborne infections.
Updated September 6, 2016.
