April 17, 2014 at 3:26 am #41144
    Mel Martin
    Participant
    @mel-martin

    I have had my fair share of tattoos. I do heal ‘weird’ as I think my skin is sensitive or just finicky. I got a good size tattoo on my upper thigh, but the part that goes to the inner part of my thigh is still a little sore and is slightly red. It doesn’t feel exceptionally warm or anything. It isn’t oozing or swollen. Just a little red and still irritated. I am not one to go to the doctor and get antibiotics, so I don’t want to do so in haste.

    I got the tattoo done 6 days ago.

    I appreciate any input!

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    April 17, 2014 at 3:54 am #150482
    buttwheat
    Participant
    @buttwheat

    Yes it is but it looks pretty mild. take a pen and mark the outside edge of the redness if it continues to grow seek medical attention

    April 17, 2014 at 4:09 am #150484
    Mel Martin
    Participant
    @mel-martin

    Thanks Buttwheat.

    I have a couple follow up questions (I have never dealt with this before):

    Can I use coconut oil on it instead of moisturizer? (100% organic, cold pressed. It is what I use as a body lotion)
    Should I apply Tea Tree oil to the affected area?

    If I should not, is there anything I can do besides the basic soap and water cleaning and aquaphor?

    Thanks again. 🙂

    -Mel

    April 17, 2014 at 4:22 am #150486
    buttwheat
    Participant
    @buttwheat

    Just keep it clean and use a first aid type cream on it unless it spreads then seek medical attention

    April 17, 2014 at 11:44 am #150488
    poxphobia
    Participant
    @poxphobia

    Don’t use moisturizer on it. This is an infected wound, not dry skin 🙂 What you need is an ointment that helps with minor infections. I use one called Bacimycin on mine, but I’m in europe and not sure if it’s available where you are, but any drug store/pharmacy should have something similar.

    April 17, 2014 at 8:29 pm #150500
    Mel Martin
    Participant
    @mel-martin

    @poxphobia 139305 wrote:

    Don’t use moisturizer on it. This is an infected wound, not dry skin 🙂 What you need is an ointment that helps with minor infections. I use one called Bacimycin on mine, but I’m in europe and not sure if it’s available where you are, but any drug store/pharmacy should have something similar.

    Makes complete sense. Sometimes mine (common sense) escapes me. 🙂 I am keeping an eye on it and am going to get some. I will probably have to get a touch up, but that isn’t a big deal. Thank you so much for your input, I appreciate it!

    April 18, 2014 at 2:08 am #150435
    Mel Martin
    Participant
    @mel-martin

    I am happy to report that after just a few hours my redness has lessened and any warmth I had has dissipated.

    Thanks again. I will post a follow up photo begining of next week.

    April 23, 2014 at 7:35 am #150510
    Dan
    Participant
    @dan

    for the first week or so after a new tattoo,I use a antimicrobial soap before & after Saniderm,

    something like this from my local pharmacy in warm to hot water using the palm of your hand. Skin Care – Prima-Kare Medicated Soap – STERIS Life Sciences

    April 23, 2014 at 11:26 am #150514
    Mel Martin
    Participant
    @mel-martin

    Thanks! I will be getting this one touched up and will definitely be getting some of this. Any infection is now gone, it only took a couple days.

    Ty 🙂

    @NorCalDan 139386 wrote:

    for the first week or so after a new tattoo,I use a antimicrobial soap before & after Saniderm,

    something like this from my local pharmacy in warm to hot water using the palm of your hand. Skin Care – Prima-Kare Medicated Soap – STERIS Life Sciences

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