Keloids and tattoos?

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alrighty so this is a question ive had for ages. i have the keloid scarring problem, so like most of my scars(even small wounds) turn into keloid scars after healing. some disappear with time, some dont

now to my question. can i get a tattoo if i have this issue or better not?

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    If you are prone to keloid scarring you should think very carefully before getting a tattoo. You run the risk of scarring over the tattoo.

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