Why Does My Tattoo Have Bumps and How Do I Treat It?. Sometimes tattoos can develop small white bumps on them which can make them look bad. This can be caused by many different factors, most of them are fixable. Here are some common causes of spots or white bumps around an old or new tattoo so that you will take the proper steps to treat them before they get worse.
1. Allergic reaction
The skin around your tattoo can form allergies against some things that someone might not be allergic to before getting your tattoo. Development of these allergies usually changes from person to person. You will see them developing the allergies in a few days after getting a tattoo and others may take even years to notice the same.
The skin around the tattoo may break in small itchy white bumps and rash after developing the allergic reaction. No remedy is needed for the milder allergies since it pops up and then it continues to go away slowly. However, severe allergies will require urgent medical attention. Your doctor should prescribe a dermatology anti-allergy medication to help stop the allergy.