Listen for Questions About Tattoos and Piercings

February 2023

We’re getting questions about how to care for new tattoos or piercings.

A big concern is preventing infection. New tattoos or piercings should be treated as wounds...and cleaned at least twice daily.

People with tattoos should use a mild soap and water...and apply moisturizer afterward and whenever skin feels dry.

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Table of Contents

Injectables Stay Sharp to Prevent Issues With Prefilled Glass Syringes
Cardiology Use Safety Strategies With Calcium Channel Blockers
Injectables Keep Meds That Require Dilution From Being Directly Injected
Practice Know When to Pull In Your Pharmacist for Patient Questions
PCA Anticipate Updates to PCA Concentrations
Medication Errors Help Ensure Ear Meds Aren’t Put in the Eyes
Emergency Medicine Improve Safety With Meds Used After Sexual Assault
Dermatology Listen for Questions About Tattoos and Piercings
Osteoporosis Stay Alert for Patients on Prolia and Other Non-Daily Meds