Hi, I have 5 day old tattoo. It is covering a large section of my upper and lower arm. The tattoo is quite dense so there is allot of scabbing. It seems to be healing well and there is no sign of infection, however, there is a very odd odour. It does not smell foul, just unpleasant, almost like a squished insect, as bizarre as that may sound. What could be causing this, also, is is cause for concern?
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. It is likely to be an allergy. Some persons have allergy to the tattoos paint. If you have allergy, body is trying to react on paint and try to remove the paint. I advise you to maintain the hygiene. Frequent cleaning can help improve the condition. Avoid direct sunlight to the skin. This can cause allergic reaction more prominent. Please wear cotton clothes only. Polyester clothes can cause more allergic reaction. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here, or you can contact me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor.  Thank you, ChatDoctorIf you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer