AboutThe GYPSY - Professional Tattoo Artist and Body Piercer Expertise I can accept questions on proper tattooing and piercing procedures, including but not limited to, licensing, sterilization, studio promotion, safety, what to look for in an artist/studio, aftercare, apprenticeship, studio management and proper design/piercing placement. I can also rate artistic quality. We also can answer questions on tattoo/piercing resources, ie; books, videos, studios and artists/piercers. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE ASKING YOUR QUESTION: I will NOT answer "How To" questions. If you want to know how to tattoo or pierce do the right thing and seek out a formal apprenticeship. Tattooing and piercing are not a "Learn On Your Own" professions. ALSO: Please DO NOT ask me about tattoo or piercing prices. Rates vary from region to region. You will need to check with studios in your area for their current rates.
Experience
Past/Present clients I tattoo/pierce over 1200 people per year. Multiply that by 31 years and I have tattooed and/or pierced approx. 37,200 people.
The GYPSY founder of Skin Art Creations Tattoo Emporium® is a State of Kansas licensed Tattoo & Piercing Artist & Trainer and has been in the Tattoo & Piercing Industry since 1976. He is a Professional Member of APT (Alliance of Professional Tattooist), and has taken and passed the APT Tattoo Mastery Test. His formal art training and experience has helped him win numerous awards both Nationally and Internationally. The GYPSY's art has been exhibited in museums World wide, including the Smithsonian. He has also appeared on television, documentaries, albums, radio talk shows and in numerous magazines. Along with his Wife Debbie they have developed and maintained numerous projects including resource and shopping sites. WE INVITE YOU TO VIST THESE SITES: www.ubtat2d.com - www.ablazable.com - www.emerald-city.us - www.sekpress.net - www.freaky-links.com and www.pluribusunum.net
Question Hi, My friend just got a a tattoo and it is almost all red, and she seems to be having an allergic reaction to it. She's not sure what to do. She's been putting Benadryl on it, and then taking Benadryl orally too, if this doesn't go away does she have to get it removed? are there any other treatments she can look into?
Answer Laura,
Your friend may be suffering from a condition known as "RED REACTION" this is an allergic reaction to the red pigment in the tattoo. Her body is rejecting the red pigment in much the same way that the body rejects a splinter. Unfortunately all she can do is to let nature run it's course. The body will reject the red pigment but it may take from 6 months to a year for the process to complete itself. Your friend should discontinue use of all ointment , creams or lotions on it only intensifies the problem. In the future she will have to avoid red in all her tattoos.
I hope this has been of some help to you. If I can be of any further assistance please let me know.
