What to do if herpes appears after lip tattooing, methods of fight.

Herpes after lip tattooing occurs quite often. What should be done in such cases? Permanent makeup, which will always give you perfect lips, is of course wonderful, but unfortunately, after tattooing there is a risk of herpes.

The procedure involves introducing pigments with dyes shallowly under the skin, as a result microtraumas appear, and this is what can cause the herpes virus.

This is perhaps the most unpleasant consequence that can occur from this procedure. But not everything is so scary, if there are reasons for the appearance of herpes, then there are ways to solve this problem.

Causes of herpes after lip tattoo

Herpes often appears after tattooing. At the same time, cosmetologists can find a large number of reasons for this, which is why responsibility for the result is removed from their side and shifted to the client’s side.

To prevent such an outcome of the service, you must first understand the existing causes of the herpes virus:

1. Allergic reaction. Allergies during tattooing in females occur to the pigment used. However, it can have different manifestations, including herpes, which occurs over the entire surface of the lip. To prevent the formation of herpes for this reason, you need to do an allergy test before the session; usually this testing is offered by the masters, but if this has not been done, take the initiative yourself.
2. Hypothermia. In ordinary life, herpes occurs before a cold, so experts often find such a reason for this. It is not necessary that herpes appeared after tattooing, it could be a coincidence.
3. Consumables used during the provision of services are of low quality. Cosmetologists who want to save on materials are not popular, so choose a salon carefully. To prevent this factor, you need to check the certification of the products and means used before tattooing your lips.
4. The specialist introduced an infection into the client’s body. If the needle has not been changed in the tattoo machine, then this option is possible, so this parameter needs to be monitored.
5. The girl is predisposed to the appearance of herpes. There are cases when the client’s blood contains bacteria that are dormant. During lip tattooing, there is an interaction with the client’s skin, which causes bacteria to wake up and inflammation on the face occurs.

Other factors also contribute to the appearance of herpes after a session; they are observed in individual cases. After such a consequence occurs, you should consult a doctor or cosmetologist to determine further treatment after the formation of the virus.

Recommendations after the procedure

After permanent treatment, it is necessary to continue taking the antiviral drug. It is enough to take “Acyclovir” for 3-5 days, “Valtrex” – 3 days.

To protect your lips from drying out, you should use sunscreen and moisturizers. These should be low-fat preparations that do not contain allergens. As a cleanser, it is useful to take herbal decoctions with wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.

The following can provoke an exacerbation of herpes: decorative cosmetics, greasy lipsticks and creams, including medicinal ones. You need to avoid contact with soap, toothpaste, shower gel - they dry out the skin. Visiting the sauna and solarium, drinking alcohol, salty, fried foods and fast food are not recommended. Smoking is also undesirable.

Herpes after lip tattoo - what to do

If prevention of herpes has not been provided, treatment should be started after it is identified. The sooner care for the problem begins, the less likely it is that herpes will leave a negative consequence on the health of a female representative or as a result of lip tattooing.

Cosmetologists prescribe treatment based on the client’s individual parameters. This is influenced by the presence of allergies to drugs, the case, the amount of herpes on the lips, its condition and the stage of healing of the tattoo.

Acyclovir tablets

Taking antiviral drugs includes this remedy, as it has strong healing effects.

Acyclovir is also presented in the form of an ointment, but cosmetologists advise using the product internally, since when the ointment is applied to the damaged skin of the lips after tattooing, the connection between the dye and the epidermis will disappear. This will cause the paint to wash out earlier than expected.

You need to take the tablets three or four times a day. The procedure is prescribed by the doctor, as it depends on the degree of healing of the lips after tattooing and the stage of development of herpes.

In average results, the virus disappears after 4 days. However, its duration can last up to a week if the girl’s immunity is lowered. In such cases, you need to take care that the tattoo does not fall out during your period.

Zovirax ointment

This remedy is similar to the previous one, only in the form of an ointment. It acts in a similar way, but has a more gentle effect on the connection between the skin and the dye with which the tattoo was painted.

The ointment should be applied four times a day: in the morning, before lunch, after lunch, after dinner. This will ensure rapid healing of the virus formed on the lips.

You should not exclude other means, thanks to which the period of restoration of the damaged epidermis of the lips passes. All drugs must be combined so that the result is clear in the end.

It is not enough to just apply the gel to your lips; you need to rub it with smooth movements into the skin tissue so that most of it is absorbed and begins to act.

In this case, you need to use this technique with clean hands (before and after this you need to wipe them with an antiseptic), since a cotton swab or disk will leave some of the cotton on the lips, which will dry out the skin.

Fenistil

This product is presented in the form of a cream that must be applied to the damaged area. At the same time, it does not block the effect of other healing agents aimed at regenerating the skin after tattooing.

Fenistil should be applied once or twice a day, as its effect lasts for 10 hours, then it subsides. In this way, you can get rid of herpes in three days if you start treatment right away.

You can start treatment at any stage of the development of the virus, since the drug immediately begins to damage it, removing its previous effectiveness and reducing the stages of development of the skin disease on the lips.

If you are allergic to the components that make up the product, it is better not to use it, as these components have a strong effect on the human body. If there is an allergy, the ointment will affect the girl’s health within 10 hours, and the virus will continue to develop.

Treatment methods for herpes.

Next I will write everything in order.
Of course, the first thing you need to do is consult a doctor.

As a rule, antiviral drugs are prescribed for this viral disease. It can be tablets, cream or gel.

Based on reviews of women who were treated for this disease, drugs containing acyclovir are very effective.

Doctors also recommend using ointments, the effect of which comes much faster.

Valtrex and Valaciclovir are good treatments for herpes.

The use of ointments such as Zovirax, etc. is not recommended. These ointments help remove pigment, resulting in unpainted areas.

Oxolinic ointment

This remedy is found in many first aid kits because it is presented as an effective remedy for the common cold. When symptoms of colds appear, it begins to be rubbed into the nasal cavity on both sides. But colds in the form of herpes are also treated with oxolin.

Allergy to ointment is rare, so treatment with oxoline can be started without testing for such a reaction.

Due to the harmlessness of the product, it can be applied up to six times a day. But you need to do this four times: after breakfast, before lunch, after lunch, after dinner. The product does not react with other ointments, which is why it is safe to use.

It is believed that the cream should be stored in a cool place. But after the formation of herpes, it is better to use it in a warm state, for this it is better to leave the tube at room temperature so that it has a strong effect.

Immunal tablets

Immunal is suitable for the treatment of herpes after tattooing due to infection entering the body. That is, if the development of the disease occurred due to the specialist, and not the weakened immunity of the client, the remedy will not have the desired effect.

The tablets have an effect on suppressing the existing infection that affects the beneficial bacteria that are inside the girl’s body.

You need to take the tablets before each meal, as well as after dinner - before bed. If the development of the disease subsides, it is enough to use this drug twice a day - before lunch and dinner. The master sets clear proportions regarding the individual state of health.

Prevention scheme

Herpes before and after permanent makeup:

• Before PM – 200 mg – 1 tablet – 5 times a day. (7 am, 11 am, 3 pm, 7 pm, 11 pm – 5 times a day).

• After PM – 5 days – and before prophylaxis.

I comprehensively recommend that clients take immunostimulating medications, as well as drink plenty of fluids.

When there is no disease, the doctor has the right not to prescribe treatment, because there are no signs of herpes.

A master professional, based on his work experience, should tactfully recommend that the client undergo preventive maintenance. Acyclovir is a harmless drug.

The disadvantage of this herpes prevention regimen is the large number of techniques. The client may forget about the time of application of the drug.

Valaciclovir is used 2 times a day every 12 hours.

2 days before PM (especially before PM lips) – 5 days after. This is a standard prevention regimen.

I comprehensively recommend immunostimulating medications and plenty of fluids to clients.

Valacyclovir has a high barrier permeability before transformation into acyclovir. Until it encounters viral DNA, it remains fully active. Acts on viral DNA more actively and longer. The advantage is that there is a convenient schedule for taking the drug.

Both drugs work well. Everyone has their own regimen.

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Tetracycline

The product is presented in the form of Tetracycline ointment; it is better known by this name. In terms of physical and chemical effects on the skin surface, the drug is more similar to Acyclovir in the form of an ointment.

The price of tetracycline is one of the lowest - it can be bought for 30 rubles in a pharmacy, and it has an effective effect on the affected skin.

You need to use the product four or five times a day. The difference from other drugs is that tetracycline can be used when the development of herpes begins to fade, it removes the remains of bacteria from the girl’s body.

If tetracycline is used during the development of the virus, it will not have an effect that will quickly destroy the spreading disease, and it cannot be started.

Care after permanent makeup procedure

The quality of permanent makeup directly depends on compliance with the rules of care after the procedure.
Some time after the procedure, a “crust” forms on the affected area, which creates a protective effect for the epidermal tissue. The most important thing in post-procedure care is not to forcibly remove the “crust”, because part of the color pigment may separate along with it. Aesthetically, this is not the best period, but the most important thing is to “survive” it and not contradict the instructions. The “crust” will come off in approximately 3-6 days, without your intervention.

Basic recommendations:

• if obvious swelling occurs due to permanent makeup, it is allowed to use antihistamines, such as: suprastin, tavegil, claritin, zyrtec, etc., until the symptoms completely disappear;
• if after the permanent makeup procedure you still have a feeling of discomfort and pain, use any painkillers, such as: aspirin, caffetin, nurofen, solpadeine, etc., until the symptoms disappear;
• Immediately after the procedure, ichor will begin to be released from the damaged surface - this is a liquid that dries up within 24 hours and turns into a “crust”. The healing process will be much faster if the “crust” is thinner. To achieve this effect, during the period of ichor secretion, you should remove the liquid from the surface of the skin with a blotting motion using a cotton swab soaked in chlorhexidine solution;
• as soon as a “crust” forms on the surface of the skin, it is not recommended to use any liquids on the surface of the damaged area for 24 hours;
• To avoid accidentally removing the “crust”, I recommend washing your face carefully and carefully, and after a bath, remove remaining moisture from your face with light movements;
• You can also replace the washing procedure with the use of wet wipes, but definitely not containing alcohol, for example, wipes for personal hygiene;
• Before the “crust” is rejected, it is undesirable to carry out procedures associated with elevated temperature and swimming, such as: bathhouse, sauna, swimming pool, steaming, etc., because they contribute to soaking and unintentional rejection of the “crust”;
• for about a month after the procedure, you should not expose the area of ​​permanent makeup to direct sunlight or ultraviolet rays in order to avoid fading of the pigment that has not yet been fixed. To protect the treated areas from the sun, you should use special creams and hygienic lipstick with a good protective factor (SPF), and possibly use sunglasses;
• During healing, I do not recommend using peelings or cosmetics with a lightening effect.

Rash symptoms

Infection on the skin does not appear immediately. You can determine that inflammation appears on the lips in the same way as it appears with colds.

After leaving the salon, you will not feel the occurrence of an infection, because at this moment the anesthetic that was used to treat the work area is still in effect.

The remaining symptoms appear in a certain order:

1. A slight burning and itching appears on the epidermis. They are felt on the first day after the procedure. In a normal case, such a side effect should not be felt after tattooing, so such consequences are a sign of the presence of inflammation under the skin of the face.
2. Redness appears. Typically, after tattooing, redness should appear on the face, but it is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the lips. If redness is a sign of herpes, it is located as red patches on the lips. In addition, the basic side effect is relieved with an ice compress, but the redness before the rash is not relieved by such means.
3. Elevations appear on the skin in the area where there were red spots. If you press on this elevation, pain appears as the virus begins to develop.
4. A transparent water bubble appears on a raised surface. At this point, herpes forms, which cannot be confused with anything. However, herpes usually occurs in several places, and not in one instance.

If you develop symptoms, start treatment immediately. To do this, you need to refer to the instructions that were issued in cosmetology, or immediately call the master who performed the service.

Lip treatment and care

After lip tattooing, damaged skin needs to be cared for to ensure faster healing. This helps eliminate the possibility of negative consequences.

If you have herpes on your lips, start treating it immediately with prescribed medications. But at the same time, we must not forget about skin regeneration; for this, an antiseptic and healing ointment are used.

The products can be combined so that the treatment and care of the lips ends positively and does not leave negative consequences on the girl’s health and the result of lip tattooing.

Useful tips

To quickly cure herpes after tattooing, you need to follow certain rules. This will significantly speed up the recovery processes:

• antiviral ointment must be applied exclusively to the affected areas;
• during the recovery stage, healing agents must be used;
• treatment should be carried out using immunostimulating drugs.

Lip tattooing is a fairly common procedure that allows you to transform your appearance and always look attractive. However, the result may be overshadowed by the appearance of herpes symptoms. To prevent this from happening, it is very important to carry out good prevention.

Preventive measures

Before tattooing your lips, you need to take care to prevent herpes and other side effects. For this, there are recommendations that cosmetologists usually say before tattooing:

1. Be careful when choosing a salon and a professional. No one will advise you to do this, take care of it yourself. To do this, you need to read reviews on third-party sites on the Internet and look at photos - examples of previous work of a specialist.
2. Before getting a tattoo, start taking pills for herpes. This will help the immune system resist the virus when it appears. You need to start doing this three days in advance.
3. Boost your immunity levels in two weeks. This can be done by taking a course of vitamins, or by consuming plenty of natural vitamins - fruits, vegetables, grain products.
4. If the tattoo is done in winter, after it you need to dress warmly outside to prevent hypothermia.
5. It is not recommended to visit a bathhouse, sauna, or swimming pool during the recovery period of the skin - a month.

Follow other specialist recommendations to prevent yourself from developing herpes.