I have hep b, blood....can i still get a tattoo?

Question

I have hep b, blood....can i still get a tattoo?

Answer 1

I don't know for certain, but I think you definitely have to make the tattooist aware of your condition before they go and do it. Also ask your doctor, because you may be lacking in immunity and having a tattoo could cause horrible problems for your health.

Answer 2

Nice....You have an infectious disease that is potentially fatal and you are seriously asking whether or not you should expose other people (namely the other customers and the artist).  

The answer is no, you can not get a tattoo!

Answer 3

Yes.  They arnt going to test you lol.

Answer 4

You can get a tattoo, that's the problem with tattoo parlors, they don't ask for documentation about infectious diseases and the disease spreads. It's really not fair to the artist and other patrons to expose them to your disease, but you an certainly go and get one if you like. To make sure your disease doesn't spread you might want to warn the artist in advance. They may take special precaustions knowing you are infectious. Hep B is 1,000 times more contagious than HIV, that's how dangerous Hep B is...

Answer 5

Yes you can get a tattoo. Most people don't bleed at all. The ink is injected into the superficial layers of the skin, not deep tissues and especially not veins or arteries. Think about how many people with infectious diseases get tattoos and do not inform the artist of their condition. Any reputable tattoo shop probably would not worry about you. First of all they would wear appropriate protection with ALL customers (gloves, etc). It's called Standard Precautions...treat everyone as though they are infected. Secondly, don't be afraid to ASK QUESTIONS about their equipment and needles. Is a new, sterile needle opened for every customer? You don't want anyone else's problems any more than you would want someone to acquire yours because needles are being reused and not properly decontaminated. Proper decontamination/sterilization in an autoclave will kill harmful micro-organisms. If the needles are being reused, make sure they have been autoclaved at at least 270 degrees for a minimum of ten minutes, and that they are individually packaged and sterilized in pouches made for autoclaving. They might think you're crazy for interrogating, but it is your life and you need to protect yoursef. Check the place out. Make sure it is clean. If you feel better about it, tell your artist you have Hep B. I don't think he will turn you away.