Tattoos and hep c?

i would like a tattoo but have hep c i think i should inform the tattooist beforehand will they still do it ? just want to make it safe for others deffo dont want it to spread thanks for any comments x

Yes i think you should tell them i dont see why they shouldn't do one for you though coz they are suppost to throw the used needles away!

If you were the one doing the tatto, would you want to be told?

Yes you should tell the tattooist, it is the ethical thing to do

they should be doing universal precausions anyway

Tags

　　Teen Mental Health 　　Teen Health 　　Teen Development 　　TBI 　　TB 　　Tay-Sachs Disease 　　Tattoos 　　Taste Smell Disorders 　　Tardive Dyskinesia 　　Tanning 　　Tailbone Disorders 　　Tachypnea 　　Tachycardia

Related information

Regarding tattoos?

Hi I am a tattoo artist, and yes the FDA have some type of cream out that will make your tattoo fade, but you will still see it a little, In the end you will just have a really crappy looking tatto...

Tattoos and Prescriptions medications are there safe to take before getting a tattoo?

It's okay to get a tattoo when you are on medication. The only types of drugs to be concerned about are things like anticoagulants, and antibiotics. If you are taking these it might be better ...

I'm searching for a tattooist in Japan that can do Yakusa type tattoos. Any leads?

Here is the list of some of the tatto shpos in Japan. ...

What are some side affects to long term Band aid and Bandage use to cover up tattoos?

They ace bandage is too tight therefore constricting the blood to your legs. No good, you can get blood clots. Band aids will eventually leave those dirty lines and your skin may become red and b...

How does the pain from body piercing compare to having tattoos?

I have done over 40 piercings on myself. Also I have done several tattoos. The tattoos are a longer period of stinging but the piercing is not near as long. I have both nipples pierced twice bot...

I got tattoos when I was 13 yrs old, now I want them out. what should I do?

Sounds like you have quite a few tattoos going on. There are a few things to consider - how much area do your tattoos actually cover? A tattoo removal cream is not going to work. I'm not fa...

Dermographism and Tattoos?

It depends on the reason you have dermagraphism. SOme are temporary; some are medically treated with antihistamines. If you really want a tattoo, I suspect the process of tattooing could be prob...

Does anyone know about cutaneous pseudolymphoma and tattoos?

From what I've read and know of cutaneous pseudolymphoma it would seem that your eruption would most likely occur at the tattoo site. The lump on your finger may just be coincidental. Of cou...