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Tattoos and Piercings This forum is to ask questions and discuss tattoos, piercings and other aesthetic body modifications.
question about tattoo dye -
May 17th 2009, 03:25 AM
I'm highly allergic to red dye which is in foods (I go almost in to an anapalatic shock (sp?)) every time I injest something with it in it. Is the dye the same kind and would it end up being fatal?
You can't live a positive life with a negative mind and if you have a positive outcome you have a positive income and just to have more positivity and just to kind of laugh it off. ~ Miley Cyrus
Re: question about tattoo dye -
May 17th 2009, 03:49 AM
Red tattoo dye is known to carry the highest risk of allergic reactions amongst all dyes. In some cases, depending on the choice of ink at a particular tattoo shop certain dyes present in foods may be present in the ink; for example Red Dye #40 has been used in certain ink brands. It's quite possible you could have an allergic reaction, although since it is a different form of absorbtion you would probably experience the general rash and irritation. To be safe though, it would probably be best to speak with your preferred tattoo shop as well as your doctor.
Stacey
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Re: question about tattoo dye -
May 17th 2009, 05:15 AM
I emailed a local tattoo artist, but sure I'll have to ask the doctor about that. Since I'm going monday about my red dye allergies to get myself an epi-pen so it sure will be a topic i bring up.
You can't live a positive life with a negative mind and if you have a positive outcome you have a positive income and just to have more positivity and just to kind of laugh it off. ~ Miley Cyrus