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winknee · Tattoo lover Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 1

I just got my first tattoo a week ago, a vine of flowers on the back of my neck, and about 3 days after getting it, it started to get really red then a day later it turned into what looks to be a rash all around it. Artist said it was normal this time of year and just to use lotion on it now. just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and what they did to stop the insane itching and how long it took it to go away. thanks in advance for any help at all Very Happy

Goth Demon · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:23 pm Post subject:

Just be sure to keep it clean and use a Vitamin A&D ointment on it it will soothe the itch and help it heal quicker and won't hurt the tat, make sure not to put it on too thick just a light layer of the stuff if it bubbles up you have too much on just pat it down with a clean clothe until the beading is gone then leave it alone and your good to go. If you still have that redness and rash after about a week PLEASE go see a doctor you might be allergic to one of the colored inks they used.

There is a good spray out called dragons mist this stuff rocks for keeping your tat's lookin good !!!!

inkedgal · Tattoo lover Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 13

great advice-Goth Demon! I had terrible itching a few days after I got my tatoo and I was told to try and avoid scratching it as best as you can. I would just slap it a few times and the itching would stop.

sumegha · Tattoo lover Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 12

When i had got my first tattoo done i had real itching and stuff for a week and i dint know what to do so consulted a doctor. It is always best to take advice from the doctor and dont scratch it or it will become real bad.

alicia · Tattoo lover Joined: 23 Jul 2006 Posts: 11

I think it is very normal to get a rash around your tattoo after getting it made for some days as some skin types are very sensitive. But if the rash stays on for more than a week i think it is advicable to get it tested by the skin specialist.

dizzle · Tattoo lover Joined: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 22

Glad that this information was posted. I am just getting ready to go get my first tattoo and I would have been worried. I have plent of A&D on hand and know that it will be the best thing to use at it heals everything.