November 30, 2009 at 8:39 pm #31950
annabee
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@annabee

I got my first tattoo 4 days ago. It is a fairly large rib piece and it’s itching like crazy. I have used aloe on other scabs, burns, etc. when they begin to heal and itch and I’m wondering if I can safely use it on my tattoo as well? Also, I don’t mean aloe lotion or gel, but rather aloe right from the plant. Thanks.

November 30, 2009 at 11:19 pm #75735
BIKERinBLACK77
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@bikerinblack77

Sure.

I personally used AQUAPHOR by Eucerin. Works magic, and I live by it! Kinda expensive, like $5-something for a small tube.

December 4, 2009 at 7:45 am #75975
Butterfly
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@butterfly-2

i have found that washing it when it itches helps

December 4, 2009 at 8:04 am #75982
Vakyrja
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@vakyrja

I thought you weren’t supposed to have too much water touch the tattoo until it has healed, to prevent colour loss? At least, that’s what my tattoo guy told me. I had a rough time trying to keep the shower water away from my tattoo for a week or so :/

December 4, 2009 at 8:08 am #75984
Butterfly
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@butterfly-2

washing its fine , soaking for long periods in the bath will screw your tattoo .
maybe if you have been scared of washing it you might have too much build up of products on you which will cause itching ??

December 4, 2009 at 8:13 am #75986
Vakyrja
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@vakyrja

Mine didn’t really itch a lot actually. I did wash it, but not under the shower. Everytime before I put on a new layer of ointment, I would rinse it carefully with a not-too-wet washcloth.

December 4, 2009 at 8:37 am #75989
Joker1
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@joker1

I avoided getting my forearm wet for like a fortnight haha. It didn’t itch at all this time.

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