its up near his shoulders, he got it about 4 days ago and just today he started to break out almost like a rash all over his tatoo and up on his neck right above it.. is that normal? what is it? when will it go away? and is there anything he can put on it to make it not break out like that? any advice or anything you know to help would be awesome! thanks in advance.. =]
2007-03-28 10:30:37 · 10 answers · asked by .:*BeAuTiFuL*:. 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
It sounds like whatever he is using to moisturize is too thick - the skin can't breathe. Don't cover it with gauze, bandages or saran wrap.
First, wash it with an antibacterial soap and pat dry (don't rub it, if you rip a scab off, it could take some of the color with it as well).
Next, let it breathe for a few minutes.
Now, apply a lotion with no dyes or fragrances - I highly recommend Corn Huskers (they sell it at Eckerd, CVS, Walgreens, & Rite Aid - yellow and green label). Do NOT put vaseline on it, that is too thick and won't allow the skin to breathe. Do NOT use Neosporin or any other similer creme - it attacks the ink pigment and drives it to the surface - which means more color ends up in the scabs, and when they fall off so does your ink.
Last, be sure to keep that area covered when in the sun. Exposure will fade the colors - let that skin heal from the trauma of the needle before subjecting it to harmful UV rays. Don't use sunblock, that will irritate the skin.
Give that routine a couple of days and the rash-like irritation should fade away.
Congrats on the new ink.
2007-03-28 11:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by AngG 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One of mine did that too. What was he putting on it? He can start putting lotion on it if it is not scabbing real bad.
Mine itched really bad when it broke out, but that was from Carmex (yeah, the lip balm) and the ink.
When it heals it might have some white spots in it. Usually they break out because of the ink or the stuff you put on it. The artist should be able to fix it after it is 2 weeks old if it has any color missing.
2007-03-28 10:42:17 · answer #2 · answered by MyOpinionMatters 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though a person usually has a reaction faster, he could be allergic to the ink. Either that, or he is using an irritating moisturizer/cleaning agent. Have him return to his tattooer immediately, and if he is not satisfied there, to see a doctor ASAP. He should move quickly to make sure his tattoo stays intact!
2007-03-28 10:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
what has he been putting on it??? He shoud have cleaned it with antibaterial soap and used a&d ointment for 2 days then nothing but a non colored non parfumed lotion after that til it heals. Sounds like he's allergic to something he put on it...
2007-03-28 10:44:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This happened to both of my parents. It's nothing serious so don't be too worried. He might be sensitive to the ink, or it might be the place he got it done. Try putting antibiotic ointment on it.
2007-03-28 10:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I will go out on a limb here and guess he is using that A&D ointment. tell him to stop using that and use Cetaphil or any lotion that has no colors or perfumes etc etc in it. You use a light film. NOT HEAVY!!
And no, it's not normal really..kinda damn common cause of all the nonsense out here...
and if he is using saran wrap on it...tell him for sure to take that off...his tat needs air to breathe and heal.
2007-03-28 10:35:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
wow, that doesn't sound good. i have a couple tattoos and that's never happened to me. has he been moisturizing it and cleaning it like he's supposed to? i would tell him to go to the doctor...
2007-03-28 10:33:57 · answer #7 · answered by meggy_b_63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you love him take him to the doctor!!
i've never had a tattoo but that doesn't sound normal!
2007-03-28 10:40:27 · answer #8 · answered by pink_mcr_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the tatoo palor and ask them .they will know
2007-03-28 10:43:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi
i have a few tattoo's myself and i have this problem to, and i was advised to rub Vaseline onto it so that's my advice to Ur boyfriend.and not to pick that's a major no no when having a new tattoo because i know its very tempting lol
2007-03-28 10:35:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋