after getting a tattoo, is it natural for it to itch a lot?

Answer 1

Oh gosh YES I got a tattoo on my lower back a few years back and I remember it itching like crazy as it was healing up. Don't scratch it though or you will scar. Hang in there and it'll be good soon.

Answer 2

Well, for one thing, the pain of getting a tattoo is nothing like any kind of pain associated with surgery. More like an irritating, scratchy-burning feeling. Not bad, just annoying. I won't lie, at times, it can get to be a bit painful. But, you can just tell your artist that you need a 5 minute break when it gets to be too much. Then, you get back to it. Not bad. If you're really nervous, ask your artist if you can come in and watch someone's session. You should be comfortable enough around your artist that you should be able to ask and do this. If you're not comfortable or they are unwilling, go somewhere else. Btw, make sure that you always look at the portfolio of the artist you choose and that they use almost surgical cleanliness. Sterile packaging for the needles, gloves, clean shop, the whole nine yards.

Answer 3

Changes in the body can cause adverse reactions to things that once were totally benign. An ink allergy will be itchy and raised only in spots of the particular color and is more likely to be a constant irritation rather than one that comes and goes. The weather conditions is another factor. Some people notice the itching only in summertime. When temperatures and humidity rise, it can also cause your tattoo to swell slightly. A rise in blood pressure, or a change in body temperature can cause allergy.
It is normal for the tattoo to become very itchy during the healing time. To relieve this, spray the tattoo with rubbing alcohol .
Use BENEDRYL for trating itching.

Answer 4

It is quite natural. Tattoo irritates the skin when applied. Different people have different symptoms and reactions to tattoo. Not all people will have these reactions though..

Some people have rashes on their skin, others have itching and i've seen people who felt burning sensation as well after tattoo has been applied.. So, please consult a doctor immediately and take proper medication for it.. It is definitely not a serious issue when timely advise of your Doctor has been taken.. Good Luck..

Answer 5

Yuppers. There's a product out there called "Stop Itch" (found at any health food store) that will not only help to alleviate the itching but help to preserve the colour. Remember to keep applying a skin lotion to the tattoo. What'd'ya get? Just curious.

Answer 6

Yes a few days after you get it it should dry up some and start to scab and itch like heck! Do not itch or pick it, you will pick bits off (I know from experience) It's important to keep it lotioned up for that reason.

Answer 7

Yes, because that means it's healing. It's the natural body reaction. It's scarring up. It's what it's suppose to do. Don't itch it. Put anti itch cream on it.

Answer 8

itching is good. that means you're healing. you will itch like you've never itched before for a week or so but don't scratch your tattoo. also, don't pick at your scabs. just follow the aftercare instructions that your artist gave you and you should be fine.

Answer 9

yes if its a little tattoo it take 6 weeks to heal if it a big and medium tat.takes a lot longer..mine still itches and its been over 2 months just put some Eucerin Aquaphor on it, its a healing ointment.

Answer 10

yes. they itch, peel, and flake.
leave the bandage on for AT LEAST three hours. best to do overnight.
after that, wash with lukewarm water and soap.

use a very light application of ointment. Bacitracin would be the first choice in ointments, but if you don't have any, A&D vitamin enriched ointment (medical grade - not the kind used for diaper rash) is also acceptable.

**Do not use Neosporin.