Part of the scab on my new tattoo just came off (it was stuck to a piece of my clothing) and it started to bleed. Will it still look "normal" or should I have it checked out by the artist when it heals?? Another question, I'm very paranoid about needles and diseases, what's the probability that I have hepatitus or something else?? I feel normal, the tattoo no longer hurts (well.. it does now since the fabric tore off a piece of the scab) it's not swollen, the color isn't bleeding, there isn't any yellow/green discharge emerging from the tattoo, and it's not really hot or itchy. Should I waste my time going to the doctor's office and having looked at, or do I keep firm pressure on it and continue to wash and moisturize as directed??
2007-01-19 06:40:09 · 8 answers · asked by Stephanie 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Okay, take a deep breath but try not to hyperventilate. I'm guessing this is your first tat? How new is "new?" If you're applying a thin film of something like Lubriderm (which my artist recommends) once an hour, you won't get a hard, crusty scab. What's the deal with the "firm pressure?" The only way to know if it will look right when it heals is to wait. If it needs to be touched up after that, your artist will take care of it. It doesn't sound like there's any infection, so what would the MD do? BTW, the same thing happened to my first tat, which was probably before you were born.
If the shop/tattooist is licensed (APT membership is real bonus) and uses an autoclave and other sterilization/disease prevention practices, you shouldn't have to worry about hepatitis or anything other than what your next piece will be! The time to be "paranoid" about this is before you sit in that chair. If you didn't do your research this time, consider it a lesson learned.
2007-01-20 09:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by batsntats 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you apply the A&D or triple antibiotic ointment, you should only apply a very thin layer, rub it in like lotion, the more you apply the thicker the scab will be, and that would be the main reason your clothing got a grip on it, because the scab is thicker, also, when the scab is thick, and starts to come off, the color won't be as bright as it could have been. When you heal have someone check to make sure the color isn't uneven. If you went to a professional, more than likely they used clean, sterile needles and wash their tattoo gun before and after each use to prevent spreads of infections. I always watch the artist take the needles out of the sterile packages, and ensure that he has properly washed the other materials. I don't think you should have anything to worry about, but it would be too late now to think of it hun. I'm sure your tatt will heal just fine, and you will enjoy it.
Do not apply pressure to it, this will make the material you are pressing against it stick to it.
Be sure to wash it with antibacterial soap (something like dial), lightly pat it dry or let it air dry, and then apply the light layer of ointment, be sure to rub it in like lotion. If it is possible, try to roll your clothing away from your new tattoo so it doesn't stick to it.
You'll be back at the tatt shop for another one before you know it. Take care.
And contrary to popular belief, most tattoo artists, if professionals do have to take courses, and pass licensing to be a tattoo artist. At least where I live they do.
2007-01-19 06:58:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very paranoid about needles and diseases, yet you had person who ISN'T REQUIRED BY LAW TO HAVE A LICENSE who uses needles to inject ink into your skin to permanently leave a design. What you are saying is, you trust a tattoo artist more than you do a doctor. Unbelievable.
Needles penetrate the skin. This will cause bleeding. The body believes it to be a wound and requires proper healing. The blood was fresh and it just dried on your clothes. Upon removing the clothing, you ripped the scab for the blood. It happens. Keep it clean as instructed. Keep an eye on it. If it begins to hurt or appear infected, then see your doctor.
2007-01-19 06:51:11 · answer #3 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are fine, it is very common for scabs to be pulled off of tattoo's in the process of healing. It is best for them to come off normal and not get pulled off to keep the deep rich color of the work, but it will look fine, so do not worry. As long as you got your work done at a credible shop, you should be just fine. They are required by law now to use sterile equipment and needles. That does not mean some may not cut corners, but that should have been pretty obvious when you got it if new packages were opened and how clean the place was. Again, you should be fine, so don't worry. It all sounds normal and it will heal. Keep care of it just like they told you to and in a couple of weeks it will all be over.
2007-01-19 06:50:09 · answer #4 · answered by Suthern R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the tattoo parlor first. I had a tatoo and it will be fine in awhile. Put some antiseptic (Neosporin on it). Don't waste time at dr. Really should research more than one tat place before getting it, but since you have it, call the tattoo artist, they'll be able to tell you how to handle it best.
2007-01-19 06:48:58 · answer #5 · answered by Mickey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I got my first tattoo I used sandpaper and steel wool to remove those pesky scabs.
2007-01-19 06:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer S 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my little bro used ANUSOL cream worked a treat reckon mended by a tattiest.
2007-01-19 07:25:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
BEST TO USE POLYSPORIN ON IT INSTEAD OF REGULAR MOISTURIZER IT HAS THE ADDED BENEFIT OF ANTIBIOTICS IN IT
2007-01-19 06:49:06 · answer #8 · answered by hogwhisperer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋