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pisstillwhip · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject: A & D ointment

i herd that A & D ointment is not good for the aftercare of a tattoo. Could any tattooist deny or conferm this.

Tommy420 · Tattoo lover Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 15

Very conflicting opinions regarding A&D ointment. My artist told me to use it for the first couple of days (1-3 days) and then use regular, unscented lotion, such as lubriderm. I've heard others say to never use A&D ointment. I don't think it's bad AS LONG AS you don't over use it. You're only supposed to use a little bit. I put maybe 3 pin drops on my finger and rub them into the tattoo until it's no longer shiny.

mommabird · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject:

I use it for the first 48 hours.

I think where the problem with using it - or any other ointment for that matter - is twofold:

1) that sometimes people put it on without cleaning the area first. This can trap any bacteria underneath it and promote infection.

2) if too much is used. I only use enough to barely coat it and rub it in well. If it still looks like ointment is on it, then it's too much.

jeremyd · Tattoo lover Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 1

I used A&D on my first one with no problem now i have a larger one on my left arm and after the second day the redness came back through out the whole tat and now i have a rash under and around with some small areas inside the actual tat i did a search on here and read about it so i stopped suing the lubriderm and the and d and the tat is only 6 days old and its gettin dry and im not sure what to put on it cause i dont want to make it worse but i also dont want to effect the outcome of the tat any advice? the rash apears to being dryin out as well i jsut dont want to mess the tat up with leaving it un moist. by the way im n ew here

Ed Sr · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:49 am Post subject:

I always give my clients a packet of A&D for the first 2 days and tell them to apply a very thin layer 3 times a day after washing. I have always used it and recommended it.

billie · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

i think the biggest problem with A&D ointment is people put too much on the tattoo and start breaking out either in a rash or pimples. as long as you dont use too much and dont break out it should be fine. i have used it on all 6 of my and they turned out great

Sadie · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject:

I was given a & d for all of my tats, only used it the first 2 nights, or even just the first nite. ive heard many stories on how it pulls color and can cause infection so i stick to using my Nivea lotion till the tattoo is done healing. i havent had a problem with it yet !