i had a pink bow tattoo on my wrist a week ago yesterday and it scabbed up some of the scab has come off but now it is very dry and flaky is this normal
2007-01-11 21:50:02 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Leaving it be with no lotion actually helps it heal faster, but if it gets itchy then use Aquapohore. It's great stuff. You get it in the baby diaper section.
2007-01-11 22:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't pick the scabs - if you pull them off prematurely, the colour will go.
Keep it moisturised with antibiotic cream, or haemmorhoid cream (seriously!), but not anything that contains lanolin, as that draws colour out.
It should heal completely in another fortnight - but because the skin on the wrist is delicate, it might remain raised for even a few more years!
2007-01-12 07:44:59 · answer #2 · answered by Elphaba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is normal, it's what happened when i had my tattoo. I used a moisturiser cream on mine for a couple of weeks - once the scab comes off it will be fine, i hope you like the bow!!
2007-01-12 06:00:28 · answer #3 · answered by wirral-sunset 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal. Keep using whatever cream you have been using on it to heal it. in the end the dry layer will come off. Ive had it with all 5 of my tattoos. the colour also comes up a bit brighter after that top layer has come off.
2007-01-12 13:10:24 · answer #4 · answered by bebishenron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Dont pick or scratch at it or it might ruin the tattoo. Its completely normal for it to be dry and have a scab. The best thing to put on the tattoo is an unscented gentle lotion, gently pat the lotion on, dont rub it!
2007-01-12 05:59:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
hi im jon a tattooist from rotherham,the best thing to do at this stage is to be careful with it being on ur wrist not to catch it when u put ur hands in ur pockets and things.dont put any form of moisturiser such as e45 on it as this will draw the ink out.savlon is the best thing but only a small amount.the worst thing u can do with any tattoo is to soak it in the bath or shower 4 too long.hope everything goes well x
2007-01-12 14:01:51 · answer #6 · answered by j star 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes thats normal just rub a tiny bit of savlon 2/3 times a day onto your tat,oh and don't pick the scab if it is itching try slapping your wrist works for some.
enjoy ya tat.
2007-01-13 17:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by upthelions 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely normal. Resist urge to scratch or pick or itch any scabs. If you do pick at it, then it may well need colour re-doing. Trying putting a moisturiser on it.
2007-01-13 13:29:00 · answer #8 · answered by lkb649 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think u dont wet it for two weeks not even swimming go to the chemist or pharmacy and buy a Bepanthem cream and apply on it.Don't let it dry out.If you're worried go back to the Tattoo shop and show them.
2007-01-13 06:38:51 · answer #9 · answered by Zexyana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hiya, yeh this is normal, it means its healing well, try not to pick the scab as this will make the colour fade. keep it moisterised and soon the scab will fall off. it sounds very nice :0)
2007-01-12 06:15:18 · answer #10 · answered by materialgirl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋