Tattoo Forum | InkHeart | Activity https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/inkheart/activity/ Activity feed for InkHeart. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:47:07 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2e866b76190a1f65b75ab91009b8f540 replied to the topic Tattoo scab is dark, and skin underneath seems to be lighter? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/26304-tattoo-scab-is-dark-and-skin-underneath-seems-to-be-lighter/#post-51170 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:28:09 +0000 The reason the scab is darker, is that tattoo scabs are formed from excess ink being expelled from the skin, blood and skin cells. If your tattoo is black, this will be the reason your scab is so dark.

It is not normal for a tattoo to need touch ups so soon. If you require a touch up due to the skin not holding the color like you liked, it is…[Read more]

]]> ba300083492c975ddf22b02579908ef8 replied to the topic tattoo aftercare? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/26696-tattoo-aftercare-2/#post-51161 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:26:28 +0000 Antibacterial Dial is what I used to recommend

Cleanse 3-4 times a day, allowing to air dry completely. Then apply a thin layer of fragrance free / alcohol free Lubriderm. Do not use a cloth as they tend to adhere to loose bits of healing skin, and can pull color out.

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