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Infected Tattoo
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Infected Tattoo

Get expert care for your infected tattoo by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from an Infected Tattoo visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

Virtual visit with clinician

Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your infected tattoo visit

An infected tattoo that's getting worse — not better — needs clinical attention. This visit assesses severity and makes sure you get the right treatment before it spreads.

Your tattoo site is increasingly red, swollen, or painful beyond the first 48 hours

You're seeing yellow or green discharge rather than normal healing fluid

Redness or warmth is spreading beyond the edge of the tattoo

You have a fever alongside symptoms at the tattoo site

You want to know whether topical or oral antibiotics are needed

The infection appeared weeks after tattooing and you're not sure what's causing it

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

Emerald

“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

Kaylee

“I couldn’t be happier with my experience with General Medicine! They are fast, responsive, kind and knowledgeable. It is much easier, more affordable and faster.”

Nika

Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my tattoo is infected or just healing normally?

Normal healing involves redness, swelling, and tenderness in the first few days, followed by peeling and itching as skin heals. Infection signs include worsening or spreading redness beyond the tattoo border, increasing pain after the first few days, warmth, swelling, purulent (green or yellow) discharge, red streaks, or fever.

Can I treat a mild tattoo infection at home?

Very mild superficial irritation may respond to gentle cleaning with mild soap and water and keeping the area clean and uncovered. Signs of true infection — spreading redness, purulent discharge, fever, or red streaks — require clinical evaluation and typically oral antibiotics. Delaying care risks worsening infection.

What bacteria commonly cause tattoo infections?

Staphylococcus aureus — including MRSA — is the most common cause. Non-tuberculous mycobacteria can cause delayed, persistent infections from contaminated tattoo ink — presenting weeks to months after tattooing as red papules or nodules that don't respond to standard antibiotics.

Will an infection ruin my tattoo?

Mild infections treated promptly typically heal without significant impact on the tattoo's appearance. Severe infections or those requiring incision and drainage may cause scarring that distorts the design. This is one reason early clinical evaluation of concerning signs is important.

What side effects are associated with infected tattoo treatments?

Oral antibiotics (dicloxacillin, cephalexin, or TMP-SMX for MRSA) may cause GI upset. Topical antibiotics carry minimal systemic effects. Incision and drainage for abscess causes temporary soreness. Prolonged courses for atypical mycobacterial infections require monitoring for medication-specific side effects. Infected Tattoo visit What to expect from a Infected Tattoo visit
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