If your tattoo has “wet” areas, is tender, swollen and / or red, it may be an early sign of infection. Later signs are more obvious things like yellow was, pain, redness, swelling, pimples and crust. If this happens, there are some things you can do yourself. Clean your tattoo with mild soap and warm water Let it Air drying Use a chlorhexidine / ethanol disinfectant when the area has dried If the infection is fluid and “wet”, continue with the following: Use a compress like “Sorbact” and fasten it with gauze Change once a day. This method is somewhat effective, the chlorhexidine / ethanol deficient is effective for a long time than other disinfectants. The Sorbact compress is a special compress made to absorb as much bacteria as possible, By reducing the amount of bacteria, the body will be easier to heal and you will not need to take antibiotics. If it gets worse or if you get a fever, you should see a doctor!