Not trans related. Opinions appreciated though!

[Jasonk16]

Okay, so I'm getting a tattoo on Thursday, I just noticed I had poison ivy yesterday morning. Not real bad, just a bit on my ankles. But it can spread anywhere since it's in my blood now.

My cousin said I should re schedule my tattoo incase I end up getting it on my forearm after i get the tattoo and it ->-bleeped-<-ing it up.
I really don't wanna do that on a mere chance that it could do that.

Should I really bother being concerned about it and re schedule?

[Nicky]

Even if there is a slight chance it would affect it then I would reschedule. That tattoo is going to be there for a long time, might as well give it the best possible chance to look good.

[Osiris]

Anything such as a rash or a sunburn is cause for rescheduling. I know it sucks waiting but the key thing that will affect how good your tat is years to come is taking care of the skin and keeping it healthy.

[Miniar]

I've been researching tattoos for years cause... "one of these days" I want to be a tattoo artist...

If you got poison ivy... Reschedule!

[sneakersjay]

The oil from poison ivy, urushiol, is a topical irritant.  It doesn't spread via blood.

http://www.webmd.com/allergies/tc/poison-ivy-oak-or-sumac-topic-overview

That said, if you have a rash, I'd wait on the tattoo.


Jay, who has a lifelong hatred of all things poison ivy due to severe reactions....GRRR

[Radar]

Yes, reschedule. If the rashes & blisters spread to your tattoo your colour will get leached out and heal terribly. AKA your tattoo will look like sh*t.

[Jasonk16]

Well, it didn't go anywhere else besides my ankle/leg area but got bad and I ended up going to the hospital to get steroid shot and meds to stop the itching. Had big blisters with fluid in them, gross...lol


anyway, i got the tat and i think it turned out great.

[CodyJess]

Looks like it came out absolutely awesome.