Rash around tattoo

Hi everyone. I got this tattoo on my back done 8 days ago and these bumps just appeared today. I’ve been applying a thin layer of aquaphor once a day, but my tattoo has been super itchy (trying my best to not scratch). Do you think it’s an infection or is it just irritated? I’m not prone to back acne but perhaps the aquaphor could have clogged up my skin. Just in case it is an infection, I have an appointment set up with my dermatologist two days from now.

Hi everyone. I got this tattoo on my back done 8 days ago and these bumps just appeared today. I’ve been applying a thin layer of aquaphor once a day, but my tattoo has been super itchy (trying my best to not scratch). Do you think it’s an infection or is it just irritated? I’m not prone to back acne but perhaps the aquaphor could have clogged up my skin. Just in case it is an infection, I have an appointment set up with my dermatologist two days from now.