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Q: red bumps tha itch hurt and dont go away

i recently got a tattoo on my ankle..and a few days later i started itching a little above it on my right leg...when i itched it i recieved these red bump that became extremely painful and swollen..and the head of it turned white...now its been three weeks and ive still been recieving these bumps i dont know what it could be...[please help

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12/ 6/08 5:48pm

Sounds like a serious allergic reaction or an infection (possibly from inadequately sterilized equipment).  You need to see a dermatologist or general practitioner ASAP.

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