2006-08-21 05:09:27 · 27 answers · asked by Becka F 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
My tattoo is scabbing and peeling, but the redness has gone away...I just got it on wednesday...so I was wondering if this was typical...Help...thanks!
2006-08-21 05:10:25 · update #1
Yep! Mine did it too. Put A & D ointment on it, then after 3 or 4 days put lotion on it. Also if you are wearing clothes over it, It might irritate it, put Plastic wrap and A&D on it.
PS Allways wash your hands before touching it!
BTW, what did you get?
2006-08-21 05:16:37 · answer #1 · answered by Brooke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No redness? Not sore or inflamed? If it is just scabbly and the scabs are falling off leaving the tattoo underneath clean and visible, that's exactly what SHOULD be happening! Keep the whole area clean, wash it gently a couple of times a day and keep it as dry as possible and wear natural fibres (such as cotton) next to a healing tattoo.
2006-08-21 12:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by marzipanthecat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly normal it is just healing. it might do that for like a week or more. All of mine have done the same thing. Put vaselene intensive care lotion on it like 4-5 times a day. Dont scrub it and don't pick at it or else you could scar or the ink could come out and you will have to get parts of it re-done. Enjoy :)
2006-08-21 12:19:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as there is no redness and major swelling, your tattoo is right on track. it will get really itchy, so DON'T scratch it!!! Pat it, but not too hard. It really doesn't help (it didn't for me anyway) but it's better than scratching it and causing an infection. Let it go, make sure to wash it gently everytime you take a shower, and moisturize it!!! It will look great in another week or so!!!
2006-08-21 12:45:01 · answer #4 · answered by zoe and skylar's mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many tattoos start peeling and lifting on the 4th or 5th day but are not fully healed until the epidermis flakes off.
2006-08-21 12:17:01 · answer #5 · answered by zhadowlord 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but be cautious one good bump could ruin it keep following the directions you got after they did the tat. Probably for 1- 2 months or 6-8 weeks
2006-08-21 12:17:39 · answer #6 · answered by Eye of Innocence 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is norman for any tatto to do that....but do not scratch or pull of the scab it could pull out ink and cause it to fade
2006-08-21 12:16:56 · answer #7 · answered by PJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal. It's just the dead skin peeling off. Don't scratch or rub it, just leave it alone and it will be fine.
2006-08-21 12:16:28 · answer #8 · answered by krkretz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The same thing happen when I got my tattoo. Just leave alone and it should be fine.
2006-08-21 12:15:10 · answer #9 · answered by hpotter4ever2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most tattoos will peel. Keep putting lotion on it.
2006-08-21 12:16:36 · answer #10 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋