i just got ma snakebites done and they are really dry around the hole and uncomfortable any suggestions
2007-03-14 11:16:24 · 9 answers · asked by rock_my_sox 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
The skin can get dry, but don't put lotions or moisturizers on it.
The dry skin could be a sign of over cleaning, so if you're cleaning it 2+ times a day, cut down to one. Also, you can use vitamin E capsules and break them open to dab a VERY tiny amount of the oil on the area, wiping away excess.
All in all, be patient, the dryness will go away.
2007-03-15 04:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't put vitamin E on an open wound. It's for healed skin only. Neosporin is also bad, not intended for use on puncture wounds.
What type of aftercare are you using? I'll go through some possibilites:
Soap - soap is too harsh for a healing piercing, even mild ones. Stop using soap immediately, it's not neccisary and can be very drying to piercings
Alcohol, peroxide, bactine, etc - Do not use these products on piercings, they are not appropriate for the type of wound, alcohol and peroxide are not appropriate for any kind of wound and will dry it out.
Sea salt soaks - You may be doing too many, 2-3 are recomended, but you may need to do less if it's drying out your skin.
You may be making your mixture too strong. 1/8tsp sea salt to 8oz warm water will do the trick. Any stronger and you can dry out the piercing
Make sure you rinse after the sea salt soak, to remove any residue. Just pour/soak with a bit of warm water for a few seconds afterwards.
Just remember - no lotions, creams or oils. It will only irritate the piercings and make the situation worse. A little dryness is normal during the healing process, but shouldn't cause discomfort
2007-03-15 13:50:11 · answer #2 · answered by nymphetamine1978 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No neosporin, lotions, or oils. Bring the cleaning down to once a day and don't play with it. If you're tonguing it all day, the saliva will actually end up drying it out even more. It took mine forever to heal because I always played with them. :)
2007-03-15 16:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no lotion or vitamin e it will mess it up you want the skin to be able to heal i have mine done and have done many since opening my shop i had no problems cleaned 3 times a day very carefully and ate healthy food no fast food ice cream is good but make sure you rinse your mouth out and clean your piercing after eating and drink clean water
2007-03-16 21:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sea salt soaks will help comfort them, aid in healing and preven infections.. make sure you wash off after you do the sea salt soaks as the salt can create dry itchy skin! but dont put anything near them! no neo sporin. no lotion not anythign~ they are VERY VERY new. ol and you dont want aythign thats not supposed to be there, be there.. so just suck it up and hope it gets better~!!!!!!
2007-03-14 18:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by laa dee da 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sea salt mixed with water into a pastey mixture. put it like on the outside of your lip and on thee inside. i put it on mine and the agitation was gone in a couple of days
2007-03-15 16:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by bmlphfeae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polysporin
it prevents infections
2007-03-14 18:23:58 · answer #7 · answered by Pat 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Endure. All will be good with time.
2007-03-14 18:20:30 · answer #8 · answered by quazi90630 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use the ointment they gave you. or maybe you should clean them?
2007-03-14 18:24:28 · answer #9 · answered by calvinkleincalvin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋