May 27, 2009 at 2:05 am #30108
    kr4yzie
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    @kr4yzie

    I got my first tattoo 3 years ago, and it got like really infected cause i guess what i was using i was allergic to or something i dont know if it was the soap or an oitment or what it was, but i got another tattoo 4 days ago and the artist said since i had such a bad reaction on my last tattoo just to let this one dry heal, so since friday, i havent put anything on it at all, but its starting to scab up pretty good. i was doing some research on stuff to use and found these are probably the best, could someone tell me which one i might wanna try?

    A&D
    Curel
    Aquaphor

    or if someone has something that might be better.

    thanks

    May 27, 2009 at 12:06 pm #65167
    Sherav
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    @sherav

    Hi

    It is possible you have a zinc allergy my advice if it is scabbing is go for something mild like aquaphor or tattoo goo.

    Try it and see how you respond – just dont slaver loads on.

    Take Care
    Matthew

    May 27, 2009 at 12:39 pm #65169
    kr4yzie
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    @kr4yzie

    well i went out last night and bought some Aquaphor healing ointment, should this do the trick?

    http://www.drugstore.com/qxp13123_333181_sespider/aquaphor/healing_ointment.htm

    May 27, 2009 at 3:42 pm #65181
    Sherav
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    @sherav

    Hi

    The main thing is that you do not over use the stuff if the tattoo has already scabbed try a non-scented moisturiser 2-3 times a day thin layer.

    If you found the scabs are yet to form or it has cracked use the aquaphor for 2-5 days and apply a thin layer 2-3 times a day.

    All healing ointments can lift ink if used too much or for too long. That said a few days light use will not effect the tattoo.

    Take Care
    Matthew

    May 27, 2009 at 3:49 pm #65183
    kr4yzie
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    @kr4yzie

    well since i alrerady had the tattoo for 5 days and theres scabs on it, would it be a good idea to switch to this lotion people all over the internet said is good, curel? or stick with the aquaphor?

    May 27, 2009 at 5:36 pm #65187
    Sherav
    Participant
    @sherav

    Not used Curel myself but have used aquaphore for my tats.
    The main is that you find something that you are happy with as most non-scented moisturisers should work fine.

    Matthew

    May 27, 2009 at 5:43 pm #65189
    kr4yzie
    Participant
    @kr4yzie

    But i should def. stop using the Aquaphor healing ointment and switch to a more of a lotion?

    May 27, 2009 at 7:10 pm #65194
    Sherav
    Participant
    @sherav

    Hi

    You can still use aquaphore if it is the non-scented but most prefer a standard non-scented moisturising cream.

    Everybody is different to be honest and sometimes you have to test it out and see how your skin feels.

    Take Care
    Matthew

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