Infected Tattoo Scab. Fading of color or design is the most common result though in extremely nasty circumstances the tattoo will develop scar tissue. Special blood cells called platelets form a clot at the injury.
Parts of the tattoo such as red or black designs might be itchy red or swollen. See your tattoo artist if you think you re allergic to the ink. Signs and symptoms of tattoo infection may include scabs pimples oozing or draining pus bleeding blisters damaged tattoo peeling fever rash and even redness.
Scabs are not an indication that your tattoo is infected.
If you suspect your tattoo is infected you should go to the doctor. Scabs are not an indication that your tattoo is infected. Deep red areas developing at the edges of the scab that could mean an infected tattoo. Parts of the tattoo such as red or black designs might be itchy red or swollen.