Tattoo Forum | tatt_bratt | Activity https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/tatt_bratt/activity/ Activity feed for tatt_bratt. Thu, 28 May 2026 07:14:27 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3df0d605211a2b5739fe2f3367d1f768 replied to the topic A&D ointment on a new tattoo verses just a regular lotion? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/27171-ad-ointment-on-a-new-tattoo-verses-just-a-regular-lotion/#post-52464 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:42:57 +0000 Many artists prefer that their clients use only the lotion. Often the ointment is applied too heavily – which is why it gets on your clothes. With a heavy application, dirt and bacteria can stick to the tattoo. With far too much of a petroleum based product like A & D, it can prevent the proper sealing in of the ink so artists worry about…[Read more]

]]> 60a703a5333edfcc1964d2818146a345 replied to the topic A&D ointment on a new tattoo verses just a regular lotion? in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/27171-ad-ointment-on-a-new-tattoo-verses-just-a-regular-lotion/#post-52463 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:42:56 +0000 Many artists prefer that their clients use only the lotion. Often the ointment is applied too heavily – which is why it gets on your clothes. With a heavy application, dirt and bacteria can stick to the tattoo. With far too much of a petroleum based product like A & D, it can prevent the proper sealing in of the ink so artists worry about…[Read more]

]]> cade16f4d5a2b9363208a4d549c2dfea replied to the topic tattoo scabbing over,but closing over the scab and is very sore,has the in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/26923-tattoo-scabbing-overbut-closing-over-the-scab-and-is-very-sorehas-the/#post-51859 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:21:25 +0000 As with tattoo convention work, it was likely not attended to in the appropriate amount of time after tattooing and too much fluid built up on the skin causing thick scabbing, whether over-worked or not.

Scabbing is not normal. In some instances of very thick and tight scabbing, a doctor actually has to remove it. Really, as much as people will…[Read more]

]]> 7ac4da9a9292f270bfdedd051bc551db replied to the topic Is the UV light from nail salons bad for your tattoo? (even though it's for in the forum General Tattoo Discussion http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/general-tattoo-discussion/26538-is-the-uv-light-from-nail-salons-bad-for-your-tattoo-even-though-its-for/#post-50640 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:28:22 +0000 I don’t feel your tattoo was healed enough to go to those filthy dirty nail salons. I sure hope you cleaned your tattoo very well after that. I don’t think those drying table lights will affect the tattoo – just what ever bacteria and fungus you picked up while getting your manicure.

]]> 33262d44b95afd4d0a7a4046336dd1f6 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-49605 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:50:44 +0000 Do yourself and your tattoo artist a favor and not pay too much attention to the skin changes as your tattoo is healing. It will start looking pretty bad and some areas will appear lighter than others. Just let it go through its natural process and follow the aftercare instructions.

In 30 days you will have a beautiful fresh epidermal layer and…[Read more]

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