Is this normal – Tattoo?
I just got a tattoo yesterday, it looked and felt fine yesterday, today it’s ichy and pink and kind of puffy. I put some Curel on it to try to make it calm down, it hasn’t done too much though. I’m not too woried about it, but I just wanted to make sure it was alright.
this is a picture of it that i took yesterday
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/KrystallineTears/DSCN1064.jpg
this is one I took today (It’s a little blurry, but you can see the pink around it.)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/KrystallineTears/DSCN1067.jpg
This is my first tattoo, I don’t really know what to expect, all they told me was that I should put unscented lotion on it when it’s dry.
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Whatever you do, do NOT pick at the scab on your new tattoo. If the scab comes off too soon, you run the rick of having the ink “heal out,” which leaves a blank spot in the design and then you’ll have to get that part redone. This can happen a little bit during natural healing, but picking at a scab pretty much guarantees it. No matter how much it itches, don’t scratch it.
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You can shower with your tattoo, but don’t let it sit under the spray and get soaked. Wash it gently with a mild, natural soap using just your fingertips, and try to roll or scrape off as little scab as you can. Rinse quickly and make sure when you dry off to pat (not brush/scrape) the tattooed area.
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Now and for the rest of your life, your tattoo needs as much sun protection as it can get. If the surface is still raw, do not put sunscreen on it, as it can can skin irritation. Keep it covered with soft clothing and out of the sun. Sunburn causes tattoos to lose colors or fade in intensity, and it can make fine lines and details turn blurry.
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Tattoos that are totally brand-new get a light smear of antibiotic ointment on them, until the scab forms. Once the scab starts, you will want to switch to an unscented lotion to keep the skin moisturized.
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Initial healing from new tattoo to scabbed is about 3 days on average and the scab often falls off around days 7-10 but your individual skin healing can vary. The tattoo usually still has some dry skin on top (nicknamed “the saran wrap” phase by many because the tattoo can look shiny) after the heavy scab comes off and after two weeks the skin surface is often healed. The tattoo may be flat to the skin at this point, or it might take a little longer to become flush with the skin.
* Remember: your individual skin healing and reactions may vary! If you think you are having a problem, go back and talk to your tattoo artist!
How To Recognize An Infection
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Tattoos can be red, swollen (raised-up), weepy/bleeding and just plain sore when they are done. The more complex a design and the longer you sat there, the greater the chances for these symptoms. If your tattooist had a really firm grip on you or if you tend to be sensitive to it, there might even be a few bruises.
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If your tattoos increase in redness, become more painful, and either the skin or the fluids weeping out become yellow-greenish in color, those are all classic signs of an infection. In those cases, either go back to your tattoist or doctor to have the infection confirmed and evaluated.
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If left untreated, infections can not only damage the tattoo itself, they can potentially lead to something life-threatening like blood poisoning.
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Some people have allergic reactions to tattoo inks or and experience adverse skin reactions. To determine this, you need to see a doctor or dermatologist.
If you have more questions about if your tattoo might be infected, Go See Your Doctor!
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