and i am keeping lotion on it lubridermand when i apply and rub in some scab/ scally skin falls off on to my hand. he this ok ot should i be concerned? i am defintly not Picking it. I am think this is normal healing process. am i right? or wrong?
2006-12-27 19:15:25 · 16 answers · asked by Jessica's advice 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
It is normal to lose the scabs, but you should be putting first aid antibiotic cream on it, not lubriderm.
2006-12-27 19:18:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jen B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The scabs on your tattoo will fall off, that is definitely part of the healing process. However, if the scabs come off too soon, they may pull the ink out with them. Try not to rub the lotion so much as just patting it on. Scrubbing too hard or disturbing the skin can lead to the tattoo healing poorly or losing color quality. Follow the aftercare instructions that your artist gave you very carefully! I ignored my artist's warning not to take overly long showers, and when some of my scabs came off in the shower, I was left with splotches on my tattoo that now need touching up.
Hope everything works out okay for you!
2006-12-27 19:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES that is the normal healing process. When you rub lightly on it and the scab peels off then it is normal and you are fine. It looks like your healing process should be almost over.
2006-12-28 04:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Grace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, congratulations on your new tattoo!
Yes, it's normal for it to scab, but try not to pick at it. I used to keep mine covered at night so I didn't scratch them in my sleep.
It's already been mentioned, but you shouldn't use regular lotion on it. An antibiotic cream would be better, but I personally recommend using Bag Balm (Wal-Mart carries it, it's in the pet section) - that's what my tattooist always gives for new tattoos and it's great. It's got a Vaseline-like consistency but it's very soothing.
2006-12-28 01:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by MBK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you're being gentle with rubbing in the creme... it should be fine.
When you're tattooed your skin reacts to it like a cut with healing itself and the same thing with the scab gradually coming off... as long as ur not picking it off at all it will be fine.
I have had 2 tattoos myself,
2006-12-28 01:24:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 02:49:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the cream your tat artist recommended so you don't screw up your tat. But scabs coming off are a normal part of the process.
2006-12-28 01:10:31 · answer #7 · answered by prettyblueeyes101010 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definiatly normal, how long do you expect the scabs to stay on for... i was glad when mine finally fell off...
2006-12-27 23:14:54 · answer #8 · answered by Tig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The site below has some great care tips for your new tattoo. Good luck!
2006-12-27 19:37:01 · answer #9 · answered by tagara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. Thats normal. Its just dead skin flaking off---it was just destroyed with a needle pounding in and out of it ;)
2006-12-27 19:18:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋