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Question

i made myself a tatto that sez 07 with a needle and the ink was made by mixing ahses with paper. its been a couple of days and now it looks like a black scab. is this normall??? also i have been applying vaseline and body lotion to it everyday. is this also the right thing to do-please help me out and dont be a idiot by posting dumb comments thank you

Answer 1

The scab is normal, but you shouldnt use vaseline or lotion.

Here is some general tattoo aftercare for you to follow.

Your tattoo is a wound. You should always was your hands with anti-bactierial soap before touching it. You should also make sure you dont submerge your tattoo in water during hte healing period. When you need to wash your tattoo, use a soap low in pH, like baby soup is the best. and always pat your tattoo dry, NEVER EVER RUB IT. After washing your tattoo, using CLEAN hands apply plently healing cream, such as A&D OINTMENT or TRIPLE ANITBIOTIC OINTMENT.
Your tattoo may be sensitive for severla days, this is normal. If it feels dry just put some more ointment on it with CLEAN hands. Refrain from using the part of your body with the new tattoo for stressful activities. DO NOT SCRATCH OR PICK THE TATTOO OR ANY SCABS IT FORMS!!!!! This WILL cause loss of color. just continue to put the ointment on it and the scabs come off by them selfs. Peeling of the skin is also a normal part of the healing process. Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight it will severly damage your tattoo. Even after your tattoo is healed use lotion on it to keep it looking good.


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Answer 2

"Ink was made by mixing ahses with paper."

I take it that the ink that you mixed up was black in color then?

Can you still see the design? or did the whole thing become a black blob? If the whole thing became a black blob I would seek professional medical advise.

Lay off the vaseline. It's peteroleum base,,, not good for tattoo's. Stick with a fragrence free lotion or A & D creme

Answer 3

I have a large tattoo that covers my whole inner forearm. It wasn't too painful actually. It was an annoying burning/scratching feeling. As far as to prepare yourself, do NOT take aspirin as it thins out the blood. Get a good nights rest, eat something before you go in. Bring something sugary with you just in case your blood sugar drops (I have seen it happen with a few people). Talk to your artist about any concerns you may have. You may want to take a friend with you to keep your mind off of the task at hand. It is worth it, that's all I can say. Lean back, relax, and remember the pain is temporary, but the art lasts a lifetime.

Answer 4

I have a few tattoos myself and for the aftercare, I've always been told to stay away from vaseline because it contains petroleum that can cause the ink to fade during the healing time. The tattoo people have always recommended using Neosporin or something with the same ingredients but I'm not sure why it looks like a black scab..

Answer 5

Never use vaseline on it.
No judgments..Live and let live
If that thing starts turning red ,
around the edges, go straight
to the hospital....I'm not playing.
If it starts to feel strange in anyway,
get it checked out. Good Luck
Never wise to not sterilize.....

Answer 6

don't use vasceline or body lotion. the best rub for it is bactroban, an antibacterial that also keeps it from drying out. ashes makes lousey ink too , you should try a good india ink, that is what was used in the old days.

Answer 7

dont pick the scab, keep ointment on it,,,if it get red around the edges its infected,,you might have to go to the hospital
get on antibiotics

Answer 8

might be infected

Answer 9

Here's my dumb comment:
Tattoos are nasty.