ice pack, anti itch cream, antibiotic oitment if needed. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Looking at it, it’s clearly localized to where the saniderm was applied. May 11, 2023 · Running water will help loosen the adhesive and relax the skin, making the removal much more comfortable. You probably have a very simple taper prescription for a simple dermatitis, though truthfully, you honestly don’t need the prescription for future events. we all assumed it was a reaction to the saniderm’s adhesive. Upon removal, some adhesive residue remained, which gradually washed off over the next few days. For those worried about an allergic reaction: at the beginning of your appointment, have the artist apply a small 2"x2" piece of saniderm on another part of your body - away from the area to be worked on. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. This is definitely a result of a saniderm/tagaderm brand that is waaaaaaaaaaay too sticky. Saniderm is a type of adhesive bandage that is commonly used for tattoo aftercare. I hope it heals up soon! He used saniderm before and everything was fine but this one particular time he developed blisters near the edges of the saniderm. If you find the tattoo weeps into the second piece, remove it at the next 24 hour period. Saniderm Allergic Reaction I got this tattoo two months ago and I was having an allergic reaction to the saniderm so i had to take it off after two days. Sure, a minuscule amount of people might react to the glue but it‘s a minority. It does look like the red is surrounding your new tattoo, not in a rectangle shape that would reflect a saniderm reaction. That adhesive is very powerful and depending how long you keep it on this will happen. Saniderm is also hypoallergenic so the chances of you being allergic are super rare. last night it got like this the saniderm was wrist to elbow and and around ive never used saniderm before so i wouldnt know if im alergic, major arm fatigue and its super red Reply sphynxzyz • • Edited The thing is, i’m using Saniderm rn bc it is the only method i know and the one that has worked for my other two b&g tattoos. Friday: Bumpy rash around tattoo, not completely solid red. It's pretty normal, I use it all the time and have notice if it's in a location that tends to move a lot causes some irritation. It’s not a fad, it’s a genuine product. Crypto The reason for using saniderm/other bandages on a tattoo is for the initial healing period. Its due to excessive tension on the saniderm. Tressless (*tress·less*, without hair) is the most popular community for males and females coping with hair loss. i’ve never seen anyone have an allergic reaction that didn’t cause any discomfort. There was zero redness under the saniderm. If she’d shown me I’d have told her it wasn’t an allergy, but she didn’t. Make sure you’re using non scented anti bacterial soap and a non scented light lotion instead of aquaphor. Due to the reaction, some ink didn’t stick during the healing process and I had to get it touched up yesterday. Adhesive allergies can become worse with additional exposure. Idk I stopped getting saniderm because I always had bad reactions to it. Anyways, my question: Is this bruising or an allergic reaction? Pardon all the blood. google said to remove the saniderm and wash as i might be having an allergic reaction but i never had a problem with saniderm on bigger pieces i've had. Yea, that’s pretty common with saniderm. Saniderm reactions like this can happen unfortunately. I see many folks recommend leaving Saniderm (or other similar brand) bandages on even when there is fluid build up. If you are having a reaction to the saniderm that's causing irritation you should take it off. That time he also used numbing cream for the tattoo so we attribute it to a chemical reaction from the cream mixing with the adhesive. Sep 6, 2022 · Once you’ve applied the second bandage, it can be worn for up to 6 days. ). I’ve also healed other tattoos by him using a different method (taking it off that night). It's been clear for months and I haven't had any issue. Extremely itchy. Not a medical professional but I would want to see a doc if I were you 188K subscribers in the tattooadvice community. If this is persisting for a while after you remove it, then I would say that it's a possible allergic reaction. im thinking its just because the corner that lifted was at an odd spot on my forearm that twists often and resulted in the blister. I chose to get this tattoo in that specific area despite knowing its sensitivity. You can buy saniderm/second skin at literally any Target, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, or Rite Aid. I’ve never had bruising with a tattoo before, but I’ve never gotten tattooed in a This community provides words of encouragement, comfort, and support for people with all forms of IBD, as well as their friends & family! This place is not a substitute for doctor's advice. I hate Saniderm and the other one. I can’t get it off. edit: an allergic reaction to an adhesive would typically be itchy at the very least and have flaky skin and even blisters. I just got a tattoo on Thursday and first time using saniderm, mine looked exactly like yours does. I find that there are different types of irritation from Saniderm or other tattoo bandages, (recovery-derm, tegaderm, etc. I don’t have as severe of a reaction, but if i use it my skin usually gets red & itchy around the edge of the adhesive. Unsure of a design? Wondering if your tattoo is infected? Whatever the question, r/tattooadvice is… Vaccines save lives by training your immune system to be able to mount a robust defense before it encounters a pathogen. This looks like it’s the latter. She's had an infection before and said some of the symptoms match while others don't, like the rash. Prednisone and other types of corticosteroids do affect the immune system, but only after chronic use. Im allergic to adhesive. Allow the tattoo to air dry or pat dry with a clean towel. i have a few tattoos but only used saniderm for one. I’ve planned a 3/4 sleeve for later this year but just wondered how applying Saniderm/dermalize works when the tattoo covers the entire area so there is no gap for the adhesive. In fact, Saniderm prevents many infections when used correctly. When I took mine off I had a scar from it pulling for a few months but it went away after that. Sounds like an allergic reaction from the saniderm. My husband got a tattoo back on 8/23. Honestly, im not sure what the exact reason against reapplying is other than the fact that it introduces excess bacteria. Nothing serious. i got this tattoo 24hr ago and i asked to use saniderm instead of a bandage because i liked how it helped my other tattoo heal. However the area is very bumpy, red and inflamed. It might be that your skin is just more sensitive recently, or that spot in particular is more sensitive than the rest of your tattooed spots. The coverage consistently makes me think it's 95% the reason why. Getting nice and sweaty is a good way to help loosen the adhesive. Source: the same thing happens to me, but it’s never effected any of my tattoos themselves It's a new tattoo. It usually goes away a few days after I’ve removed it. most people get tattoos without saniderm and after i took it off i had no problems healing that tattoo in I just want to know if it’s normal or not for your skin to stay red for more than a few days after removing saniderm. Could just be from very sensitive skin or when your hair is trying to grow while the saniderm is in tact. This third piece can be worn for up to 5 days. I’ve scrubbed and scrubbed, and I don’t want to use my nails as I don’t want to ruin the ink. This feels like a rash, there’s even small bumps. I went to the doctor and got my steroid shot. I have some pain where the saniderm rubbed the most. I originally got my neck tattooed in April & used saniderm. unfortunately, i am at work and am a janitor at an elementary school for the We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Should be fine! Mar 31, 2023 · A Saniderm allergic reaction to a popular brand of tattoo aftercare bandage, can occur in some individuals with sensitive skin or specific skin allergies. Been trying to keep scabs from forming by washing and applying ointments. This will go away. See full list on faq. i had an allergic reaction to it so i took it off early after about a day and just skipped to the next part of recommended aftercare (wash w/ soap, unscented lotion, aquaphor, etc. Try lubriderm, the blue non scented one. That’s pretty much exactly what my saniderm allergic reaction looks like. Allergic reactions occur from people using knock off brands that use sub par adhesive that’s more prone to causing issues. First color tattoo… Saniderm used for first 20 hours then cleaned and reapplied with aquaphor took off after about 16 hours since I was sweating a lot with that one. Because the rash has a clear edge my guess is that you had a reaction to the second skin. Spray some bactine on it, don’t use any lotion or ointment for a couple days and it’ll clear up quick. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. See how it feels in the morning then take stock. I’m going to order my own saniderm for future tattoos since most artist seem to have switched to the recovery now. Saturday: Rash spread to area where saniderm was completely, still not on tattoo. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home Open navigation Go to Reddit Home I’ve never had an issue with saniderm before, until the past couple of sessions. Using the expensive ass name brand that sells whole sheets didn’t irritate my skin. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. , but if leaving a fresh tattoo soaking in liquid (water) can cause the ink to soak out, why is it okay for it to soak in these other liquids (plasma, blood, etc. I've had saniderm a ridiculous amount of times in my life and it usually is red and itchy immediately after because it's just been on my skin for a little bit so that's a normal reaction. tattoo is 3 days old, just took saniderm off (more info in comments) Archived post. I removed the saniderm on friday morning. My artist recommended 3-5 days. The swelling and redness went down so much as soon as I took it off. So it’s hard not to assume the saniderm is the culprit. From my understanding the occasional reaction to saniderm is not totally uncommon. Very difficult to remove after 5 days and the next day had a red reaction around the tattoo. Obviously the tape would still have to touch skin, but if there's any irritation it would at least be kept to the 1-1 1/2 inch "anchors" that attach the tape to yourself. I kept the saniderm on for 4 days as advised by my artist (one day too many imo) but it eventually just lessened. I got a tattoo on Tuesday evening and had a saniderm on. Looked up allergic reactions and found it’s fairly common when using saniderm and having sensitive skin. I had this reaction to aquaphor. Dry removal of Saniderm may cause discomfort and added trauma to the skin. Expand user menu Wednesday: Noticed some bumps after removal around edges but nothing crazy. I took my saniderm off last night (day 3) because it was itching/burning. Could be a reaction to the ink colors or an infection, especially since it took a few days to develop. 47K subscribers in the DermatologyQuestions community. These reactions can include symptoms such as rash, skin irritation, and other signs of discomfort in the area where the bandage was applied. This sub is dedicated to providing factual information and news based on mainstream science about Covid-19 vaccination and other vaccines. Saniderm’s website talks about this, but basically it’s a chemical burn. I have this allergy too, it’s NBD, just let your artist know next time that your had a bad reaction to saniderm. Your body is going to react. It looks great and the redness usually goes away after a few days once the the edge of my saniderm peeled off on my forearm and i have a small blister there. Note how it’s affecting the area with the other tattoo as well—same thing happens to me. Feel free to discuss remedies, research, technologies, hair transplants, hair systems, living with hair loss, cosmetic concealments, whether to "take the plunge" and shave your head, and how your treatment progress or shaved head or hairstyle looks. I feel like it can be irritating when you moisturize it too soon. If you need instructions for the traditional dry healing (aquaphor/balm) method let me know. This happens to me too, I feel that saniderm doesn't really move with the skin well. saniderm. Would it be smart to use Saniderm (or an off brand) from the underside of your arm to your nipple to prevent a large allergic reaction. (First pic with flash, second without). That’s a long time to leave on saniderm. Adhesive allergies are pretty rare, but almost everyone gets a bit red after removing saniderm. I think that as well it’s just odd that the derm shield didn’t have that effect so I guess I’m just allergic to something in Give it a few little slaps! Take the saniderm off. But I would wait a few days to start moisturizing, when the tattoo starts to feel dry and tight. She went to urgent care still thinking allergic reaction. )? Hi all! My go to artist recently switched over to using saniderm and I just took mine off after 3 days (as per his instructions). Any thoughts would be appreciated. I’m assuming this has to be from the saniderm though. But I don’t know. It mostly healed okay, other than a couple spots (primarily on Mufasa's legs) where there was heavy scabbing. I'm not sure if the reaction is due to the saniderm or an infection. You may be wanting to know, is it a Saniderm We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. If you have a reaction, you should know before the artist is to apply the bandage to your new piece. Aside from adhesive allergies which isn't a big issue at all, or incorrect application, 99% of people don't have issues with saniderm. The redness will go away, but if it spreads contact a doctor It’s just irritated, not an allergic reaction. Should I be worried? Or is this just a part of the process for some people? Saniderm is a medical product you can buy it at any pharmacy. I had Ink Guard on my latest tattoo. The EXACT same thing happened to me with my last tattoo. This last time the initial layer of Saniderm that attaches to the skin stayed stuck to me & will not come off. But today i noticed that i had a bruise on the side of my colored tattoo (after applying the new saniderm) and that the borders of the patch where getting a bit red. The edge of the saniderm is pulling at the skin, which can cause irritation, blisters, and broken skin. While it can be an effective way to protect and heal a new tattoo, some individuals may experience an allergic reaction to the adhesive. I just posted yesterday asking it I was having an allergic reaction to the adhesive, and no my arm is sticking to everything, my clothes, the sheets, the couch… I can’t get it off. It’s an allergic reaction. Contact reaction. I learned that one the hard way. Symptoms of a Saniderm allergic reaction can include redness, itching, swelling, and a rash at the site of the bandage. This time, I got hives all over my tat. I get reactions from regular bandaids but my saniderm equivalent was always great. There is another brand of something like saniderm that has more of a matte finish and moves with the skin much better, a lot of the shops around me are switching to He said to take it off tomorrow after 24 hours and replace with another sheet. It’s an allergic reaction to saniderm, I have had it before and my skin was very red, irritated and burning. Will these lose color? Is it infected? I still feel some soreness. within just 48 hours, it looked like the second photo. What you did was a pretty good idea and should fix it. etc. Looks like an allergic reaction. Figured it was a one off, maybe skin wasn't dry when applied or something. Discard the used bandage and wash the tattoo with a mild fragrance-free soap. It might take a few days to fade but it’s likely you can’t use saniderm in the future. Take it off and for the next 5 days or longer obviously, really keep it clean and be kind to the tattoo injury. LukaKitsune. Several days later, Daughter thought she was having an allergic reaction (first photo) and removed the saniderm. 1 / 4. Thursday: Some redness around tattoo, removed adhesive totally finally. This time, within 24 hrs I developed a blister on the edge of the saniderm and it inflamed my skin where my new ink is to the point it was almost unbearable. Before, I would get a slight rash or skin irritation under the skin, almost like a curling iron burn at the edge of the film, that happened this last time also. My previous session, the saniderm caused my skin to get itchy and red after a couple days. Used saniderm for many of my tattoos. Saniderm should not be worn for more than 7 days total. The key identification I use is if it is in places much beyond the tattoo- like yours (in the shape of the saniderm too!!) then it’s very likely a saniderm reaction. You're more than fine to take it off now, you could be having a reaction to the adhesive if it's itching that much. I honestly just let my skin relax. I tried 3 times and it never worked unfortunately. I immediately called the advice nurse and requested an appointment, and got one the next day. If it’s a reaction to the saniderm, PLEASE consider avoiding it in the future. I react to the adhesive (just a red mark that takes time to go down) but I react even worse to the classic cling film and surgical tape, which causes Business, Economics, and Finance. You just injected ink into your body with a needle. So after 2 ½ hrs total that I spent this evening in the shower scrubbing My guess is an allergic reaction to the adhesive, and they can give you a steroid to make it go away within a day or two. It’s something about the adhesives used specifically that’s causing you to have an allergic reaction. Saniderm was designed for burn victims and is used for many skin injuries. Thoughts on this tattoo and it’s healing. This sub isn't a reflection of its' success rate. Skip to main content. These dressings are designed to create a barrier that protects the fresh tattoo from contaminants while allowing oxygen to reach the skin for proper healing. This wraps all the way around my upper arm to my collarbone. Use old-fashioned ways of healing it, like Saran Wrap for a few hours, don’t soak it in water until it’s fully healed (showering is usually ok after 24 hrs), when you shower wash with regular Dawn dishwashing soap (just on the tat), then moisturize lightly with unscented lotion (my artist . A few months ago I got a large tattoo on the back of my calf, I got some pretty wicked blisters around the saniderm. It irritates my skin and ends up hurting me more than the healing tattoo. Tattoo looks good and healing well tho! Just give it time :) 3. Repeat this 3x a day until your tattoo scabs naturally fall off. I would just tell your artist that you think you’re allergic, they will probably have an alternative solution. Hey all. They only post when there is an issue. It isn’t recommended to keep saniderm on longer than 7 days, so I don’t see the point in reapplying it. After 48 hours the saniderm has done it’s most important work and you can take it off. went away after a day. I swear people have more reactions to the saniderm than they do to the actual tattoos. Someone here said I should take it off because it looks like there’s before their allergic reaction will my colors fade without it should I look for a different brand to try put this on me but the shop is closed for the next two days so I can’t. Saniderm kinda gave me an allergic reaction. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Kinda sucks for a few days but not a big deal medically, Benadryl or another oral antihistamine is gonna be the most effective. While idk anything about infected tattoos I do know that I have used saniderm a handful of times while working on my current sleeve and it’s been hit or miss with the saniderm reactions. The saniderm irritated his skin, so he took it off after 24 hours and switched to traditional cleaning method with dial gold and hustle butter 3x day. If it was an allergic reaction it wouldn’t be a perfect circle like that where the saniderm was. My reaction was a bit worse with raised bumps, itching, & more redness. • 4 days ago. . However, if the adhesive is overly sticky or if the dre post 24hr saniderm removal. The reddness does appear to be where the saniderm was though so I'm unsure as to what is going on My skin is very sensitive and it does take my skin a bit longer to calm down after a tattoo. Hello, I recently got a tattoo about 2 days ago and on the 2nd day I started to have a reaction to the saniderm that was on my arm. It’s what doctors put on larger burns. To me your arm also looks bruised too, though, which is also normal in that area. Even Saniderms FAQ recommends leaving it on. You probably have an allergy as well. I put an ice pack on mine to relieve the itching and burning. I've had reactions to Saniderm before, but usually only on the edges of where it was applied, so no issues with putting hydrocortisone ointment on it. I always have a minor reaction to the saniderm, my not tattooed skin gets very red for a few days after removal. Do your best not to scratch and it should go down in a few days. But I wonder if it’s from the artist not wiping all of the green soap away and then slapping saniderm on it? That would explain the rash if that’s the case. Man, those are some sharp and clean lines. it broke a bit ago, so i used warm water to ease it off, la roche posay face cleanser to wash it, pat it dry, and used mad rabbit gel. Depending on the part of my arm depends if I have the allergic reaction. It’ll go away, but they should wash it a bit to get the adhesive off, apply some hydrocortisone, and consider taking an antihistamine to chill it out. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home Open navigation Go to Reddit Home allergic reaction to saniderm ?? General Advice it may just be sensitive skin in this particular area as i’ve got another tattoo on a different part of the body n have no skin discolouration at all, this is day 2 of having it on, artist recommended to leave on for 5 days, taking it off on the 6th. Due to that adhesive allergy I would recommend not using second skin Also- how did you remove it? Ripping it off isn’t going to make your skin feel good either Normally leave saniderm on for 2-3 days unless it peels off or something, then remove and wash gently. It sounds like you may be allergic to medical adhesive. Small painless bumps started to form day 4 and now (7th day) more bumps and they’re a lil more angry, warm. I had another tattoo with saniderm that I left on my ankle for 5 days and had no reaction. I got some outlines touched up on a 4-month old tat on Friday. Then wash the tattoo, apply aftercare if needed, and apply a third piece. Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. It's a larger tattoo, so my artist applied Saniderm and advised me to remove it after five days. This was it this morning when I woke up. Yup I had the same reaction to saniderm as well. Hope your tattoo session goes great! 1. I get it randomly- some tattoos nothing and others I get really painful small red bumps just like that. this is only my second tattoo please help! Healing. She prefers a dry heal for her pieces so I didn’t moisturize w lubriderm for another 3 days (a full week from date of tattoo). However for future tattoos tell your artist that you are allergic to it beforehand. A lot of artists put it on without properly cleaning off the green soap used during the tattoo and there’s a chemical reaction that occurs between glycerin and the adhesive. The dermatologist immediately recognized it as an allergic reaction, and pointed it out to be the black ink, especially when I showed her pics of my other tattoo that I had an allergic reaction too (again, I initially blamed the saniderm for that one). 18 votes, 23 comments. **Welcome to /r/DermatologyQuestions!** Ask a dermatologist or medical professional on reddit!… Before you make a post, search with Reddit's search feature or use this handy customised Google search. So far I’ve lightly washed the area and applied my tattoo balm I usually use. 24 hours later, everything was much worse and she couldn’t move her arm. Wash twice a day with unscented soap and moisturize at least twice (after washing) and as much as necessary. If you have no know allergy to adhesives you’re fine. Gently wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and antibacterial soap like dial gold and pat dry. com This is my 10th tattoo and I’ve always used saniderm, not sure if it’s because of the placement but I took off my saniderm yesterday after wearing it for 2 days and the skin is super irritated/itchy. I followed with proper care instructions and then I began to notice that the skin will not tan like the outer skin even though it was tan before I took off the tape. I'm allergic to saniderm (and most other adhesives -- I had to use paper tape after a surgery) and have had this happen before. I understand that the build up is plasma, excess ink, etc. ) And actual allergic reaction like redness and blisters and irritation from pulling that shit off your skin. ordinarily i would remove the piece of saniderm and cleanse the area and try to keep it dry while relaxing the rest of the day. This is my 7th tattoo so I’m not a stranger to the healing process but this is my first time reacting so intensively to the adhesive from saniderm. It may be just an allergic reaction, but from the pictures it also looks like it might be cellulitis (as the redness extends beyond the shaved area and it looks slightly swollen). I’m a retired radiologist (MD), but that is DEFINITELY an allergic reaction to the saniderm. A saniderm allergy isn’t rare, it happens to a lot of people especially if you’re allergic to a lot of adhesives. She's never had an allergic reaction to any of her previous tattoos so we're no longer sure what's happened. Remove it in the shower, or in some way you can run water over it as loosen it. Nobody is posting in here when the Saniderm works and there aren't any issues. Saniderm was removed after about 12 hours. It started getting quite itchy on the Thursday and I noticed a rash under the second skin Thursday evening. Turns out I’m allergic to Recovery brand but not brand name saniderm. I got my tattoo about 24 hours ago and my 3rd saniderm/walgreens brand version of saniderm is peeling with my skin turning red underneath. Apply a thin layer of unscented lotion like lubriderm. Seems that my skin looks irritated, red, and a little raised. Edit to add: take a sharpie and mark the edges of the redness, that way you can see if it is spreading. Use Aquaphor after if skin is irritated (just for right after removal, switch to normal unscented lotion after). There are some “deep” wounds. Just got one on my knee, had the saniderm on for 8 or so hours and same story. Redness around the edges when I took off 1st and 2nd saniderm. I’ve circled it on the picture. zr jw lc qg po kq nk fm as hk