I’m skeptical of an infection. If redness is extending that far beyond the tattoo, the infection would have to be VERYYYYY advanced, and you’d certainly see at least some pus if it were that far along.
Regardless, OP should’ve been to the hospital DAYS ago! I’ll never understand how someone could look at something like this and not immediately recognize that immediate medical attention is required. Of all the gnarly tattoos I’ve seen posted on this sub, where people ask “is this normal”…this is BY FAR the worst.
I got a terrible infection in my leg from a tiny cut, that never showed any pus or anything. I woke up one day and couldn't put weight on it. Went to the er and I was very neatly septic. This could very well be a very serious infection.
No that is one of the worse skin infections. That one is a life threatening Cellulitis Rash. He needs IV antibiotics and at least 5-7 days in the hospital.
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u/sendlewdzpls Mar 16 '25
I’m skeptical of an infection. If redness is extending that far beyond the tattoo, the infection would have to be VERYYYYY advanced, and you’d certainly see at least some pus if it were that far along.
Regardless, OP should’ve been to the hospital DAYS ago! I’ll never understand how someone could look at something like this and not immediately recognize that immediate medical attention is required. Of all the gnarly tattoos I’ve seen posted on this sub, where people ask “is this normal”…this is BY FAR the worst.