I got a tattoo above my ankle four days ago. It's been feeling rather itchy and dry, and today when I was applying A&D I noticed several white cracks running through the tattoo. Is this normal? Are they permanent?
2007-11-03 15:52:38 · 7 answers · asked by Melanie 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Yep its normal, everyone's tattoo heals differently too so dont worry.
I would stop the A&D and switch to an unscented lotion such as Lubriderm, Curel or Vasaline Intensive Care from here on out. Still keep washing it a few times a day but use the lotion in place of the A&D about 3-4 times a day. If it gets itchy dont scratch it, slap it! Yeah sounds weird but it works.
The cracks are from the tattoo healing but as I said stop the A&D!
2007-11-03 16:23:24 · answer #1 · answered by MaryAnn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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white cracks in my new tattoo - is this normal?
I got a tattoo above my ankle four days ago. It's been feeling rather itchy and dry, and today when I was applying A&D I noticed several white cracks running through the tattoo. Is this normal? Are they permanent?
2015-08-26 15:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be reacting to the A&D, some people have an allergic reaction to topical antibiotics, especially if it's over used. The other possibility is an allergic reaction to the pigment (especially if the color is red). I suggest you stop using antibiotic ointments gently wash the area with your finger tips & antibactieral soap, then apply a coat of vasaline. Keep the area clean & moist with vasaline for the next few weeks. Do not let the tatto dry out or scab or you may loose color out of the tattoo.
2007-11-03 16:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by naomisnews 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It sounds like your tattoo may be starting to develop a protective "peel" over it. Don't be too surprised if it starts flaking and peeling in a few days - this is COMPLETELY normal. Don't pick at it, and keep it moisturized.
2007-11-03 18:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by sweethoneybeeofinfinity 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's semi-normal, and shouldn't be permanent. It's the skin repairing itself.
However, if your tat is done being scabbed, which it should be after four days, you should switch to a mild moisturizer, probably an anti-itch one.
2007-11-03 15:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by emily_brown18 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
sometimes skin peels on some people. Id say its normal.. after I had it.. my tattoo was great! don't itch it.. simply rub on our A&D and leave it alone.
2007-11-03 19:30:30 · answer #6 · answered by C.Wrote 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeha i think u messed it up u might have to re-do it i had to do mine when that hapened keep it hydrated and dont scratch it
2007-11-03 16:56:11 · answer #7 · answered by Christa_420 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋