I woke up in the middle of the night last night because it itched so bad (it's on my ankle/foot) what can I do to calm it down, I've tried slapping it, that only works for about 30 seconds! Would Benadryl help ya think? Thanks!
2007-02-28 14:27:18 · 19 answers · asked by PegBundyWannabe 5 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
you can try to take oral benadryl but basically you have to deal with it!
2007-03-01 00:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use Bactine and it is INSTANT RELIEF. You can get it at any Walgreens or even Walmart..anywhere . Its in a white and green bottle and is what you put on kids cuts, scrapes. I used it when I got my piercings as well.
Benadryl may help some yes but thats mainly for allergys this is a wound.
One more thing don't listen to the people telling you to put vaseline on your tattoo. Vaseline will draw out your color and cause things to stick to it which could then cause infection.
2007-02-28 23:21:12 · answer #2 · answered by angryangel35 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The place where u had the tattoo made should have given you or at least suggested that you use Antibiotic cream. If you're at the scabbing stage by now, it's really going to itch like a mo-fo and you need to have it checked right away before you get an infection
2007-02-28 22:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by ♪ Brunette Latina ♫ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do Not scratch it. Slap it with your hand a couple times, that'll dazzle the itch right out of you. It's a temporary fix, but the best way outside an anti-itch cream to handle the problem without screwing up you ink.
2007-03-01 02:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever did your tattoo should have given you instructions, call them and ask how to care for it, there is a product called ink fixx that you can apply 4 to 5 times a day while it is healing, this helps to keep it moist, so that it won't dry out and itch so much. DON'T scratch it! And it is normal to itch, I felt like I had a million ant bites when I had mine done, it does pass in due time.
2007-02-28 22:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by JKS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What ever you do don't scratch it. Ignore Hoops Girl, everything itches when it heals, bee stings, cuts, whatever. They all itch, tattoos are no exception. If it's still itching in a week, then go see a doctor.
2007-02-28 22:31:17 · answer #6 · answered by Angry-T 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
just don't scratch it!! i had that itchy problem with on of my tats too. when ever it itches really bad, just apply some of you're tattoo goo or whatever it is you're using to keep it moisturized. not too much, but it should help with the itching.
2007-02-28 22:58:55 · answer #7 · answered by moviestar_marilyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i'm no expert but my friends was the same on the bottom of her back. it's probaly because its dry so try putting moisturiser on it and whatever you do do not pick!! lol or you will end up with like half a tattoo ...x
2007-03-01 06:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by Jess...x M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe some oatmeal cream...good for itching. You should be able to get it where they sell medicinal creams for like chicken pox issues...etc....at the drug store.
2007-02-28 22:35:07 · answer #9 · answered by ticklemeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an infection or an allergy to the ink used. Try Benadryl and call your doctor.
2007-02-28 22:31:17 · answer #10 · answered by Hoops Girl 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Try A&D ointment. it's helps the tat heal faster and it should help with the itching.
2007-02-28 22:44:03 · answer #11 · answered by wickedly_sinful_one 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋