Keratosis Pilaris & TaTtoos?

well im just wondering if a person with this skin condition can have a tattoo. wont the bumps ruin the tattoo?! i just need feedbacks thnxx!

Keratosis Pilaris %26amp; TaTtoos?
Yes, you can do it. I have KP and tons of tattooing. The only places where the KP is noticable is where the tattooing isn't solid - where there is untattooed skin showing through, like in some areas of shading and such. In these areas, the redness of the KP does show through. But in areas where the tattooing is solid, you can't see the KP at all.





As far as the actual tattooing of skin affected with KP - it presents no problem at all. I had the same concern when getting my upper leg tattooed, as this is the area of my body where the KP is most severe. But the tattoo artist said it wasn't a problem at all, so we did the tattoo, and he was right, it was no problem.





Oh yeah, while I'm on the subject of KP - I have a reccomendation for you. There is a product that is pretty easy to get (I get it at Target) called "Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Body Creme". And it is important that it is the creme, and not the lotion. I use this product every day after my shower, and it has made a really significant improvement in my KP over the past few months. There is no more roughness, and the redness has actually decreased A LOT. In some places, it's even completely gone. Good Luck!
Reply:Probably, depending on the severity, of course. Any time there is a question like this, it is always best to check with your own doctor.
Reply:It is not advisable if you have an existing skin condition as it may exacerbate it. Most tattooists have a good degree of knowledge on tattooing over skin conditions, scars etc...