Getting Permanent Marker Off of Skin?

Judy
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January 30, 20190 found this helpful

Use a pumice stone and rub gently.

kboda

January 30, 20190 found this helpful

use nail polish remover

Pghgirl40
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January 30, 20190 found this helpful

Try some hair spray. If that doesn't work, you may want to ask your doctor next time you are there to make sure something else isn't going on. Permanent marker should have worn off after a few showers on it's own. Post back what you learn.

15mhhm15
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January 30, 20190 found this helpful

You could try rubbing alcohol.

Rub the area of permanent marker.

cybergrannie
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January 31, 20190 found this helpful

This odd that it would still be visible for this long but here are some suggestions that may work.

• It is always best follow instructions when dealing with chemicals on your skin.
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• Try rubbing alcohol but it needs to be the stronger solution:
• Rubbing alcohol is available at the pharmacy/drugstore -- look for a 90% solution or higher. Use a cotton ball or clean white cloth - dampen with alcohol and press on skin. Do not rub as it could irritate your skin. Hold for a minute or so and then gently rub. It may take more than once.
• Try fingernail polish remover but use it in the same way as alcohol and just let it rest on skin and then gently rub.
• Try hand sanitizer - use cloth with a generous amount - rub gently.
• Try olive oil (or other kitchen oil) rub in a small amount and wipe off with paper towel or cloth. (Some people have used WD-40.)
• You can find all of these suggestions on this site but try one at a time to see if it works before trying the next solution. Be very careful with beach as it can cause irritation if using too strong a solution.
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• www.wikihow.com/Get-Permanent-Marker-off-Skin

Hello
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January 31, 20190 found this helpful

I would try first acetone (IE nail polish) or rubbing alcohol

it may also be an oil based marker so maybe you want to try turpentine or mineral spirits

there's also a great soap called Pink Soap, it is liquid, for artists, to get rid of weird stains

to be honest I've never heard of a marker that left a mark after many many weeks, except for the mark that the surgeon leaves on the body in the area that is to have surgery