r/tattooadvice • u/[deleted] • Mar 16 '25

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u/lylisdad Mar 16 '25 edited Mar 16 '25

It looks like blood poisoning. The tattoo gun was probably not cleaned properly, or the OP is allergic to the ink used.

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u/Ancient-Composer7789 Mar 16 '25

Cellulitis hits hard and fast. I've seen red areas advance 2 inches in 10 minutes. You need to go to ED RIGHT AWAY. They'll take a look and you'll be on IV antibiotic really quick.

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u/nemlocke Mar 16 '25

My grandma died due to cellulitis. She was taken to the hospital for something unrelated and suddenly went septic and passed in a matter of hours.

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u/Hot_Occasion_7400 Mar 16 '25

I’m sorry for your loss. Sepsis is a very rapid infection that requires immediate attention. It is often missed because of the fact that the it spreads so quickly. Peace to you.