Tell Patients to Think of New Tattoos as Wounds

September 2017

Patients will ask you how to care for tattoos.

Up to 5% of new tattoos lead to a bacterial infection...and some people get allergic reactions or scarring.

Think of new tattoos as wounds...and help patients prevent problems.

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Table of Contents

Liver Disease Optimize Meds for Comorbidities in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Neurology & Pain Consider Pros and Cons of Meds for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Dermatology Tell Patients to Think of New Tattoos as Wounds
Hypertension Watch for Commonly Used Meds and Supplements That May Increase Blood Pressure
Cannabinoids Explain Risks and Benefits of Medical Marijuana
Menopause New Intrarosa Is an Alternative to Vaginal Estrogen for Dyspareunia
Women's Health Point Out Differences in Prenatal Vitamins to Pregnant Women
Multiple Sclerosis Reduce Side Effects of Multiple Sclerosis Meds
Storage & Disposal Don't Break the Cold Chain With Refrigerated and Frozen Meds
Insulin Know How Tresiba Compares to Other Basal Insulins for Type 2 Diabetes
Dosage Forms Be Ready to Answer Questions About Chewable Tabs
Anticoagulants Use a Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Most Patients With Cancer-Associated VTE
Compounding Watch for Standardized Compounded Oral Liquid Concentrations