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Question by k-dub
Submitted on 7/1/2003
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HEY, i just got a new tattoo on saterday and it is now tuesday..i've noticed that its gotten really dry and i have tattoo goo and i'vebeen putting it on three times a day like ive been told but its still really flakey and i don't want to ruin the tattoo so i was wondering if u had any pointers...yo u can see the flakes..they are like white....i just dont' want my money to go to waste...plz help

Answer by Anna McCleskey
Submitted on 7/26/2003
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One thing people are misconcepted about is usage of the "goo" or a&d ointments. Your problem should stop if you reduce the amount you use. you only need a thin coat rubbed in. The fresh tattoo acts like a sponge and too much applied will be absorbed and cause the scabbing to worsen. Do not peel or scratch tattoo....if iches its healing...try dermaplast spray before apply ointment.

Answer by chris
Submitted on 9/23/2003
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I just got my tattoo last a month ago and mine did the same thing.I washed it with mild soap(Dove)twice a day and put the tattoo goo on. It's beautiful now. Just keep taking good care of it and it will be fine.

Answer by Mercedes
Submitted on 4/28/2004
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I have a fairy tattoo on my lower back and it is beautiful...It sarted ti itch like crazy and the colors started peeling off then Ijust stop putting the ointment stuff onI foundn out that it was for cows teeths....Ewww, I used regular lotion on it for about two days and let it scab up it got better:)

Answer by Hoss
Submitted on 6/23/2004
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hey i got a tattoo of a cross on my shoulder on my right arm it has been a week and it is peeling still and it has white patches on it what should i do???

Answer by Flicka
Submitted on 8/12/2004
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Just let it flake. Don't pick or scratch. It will flake for a few days (nasty little thought) and it'll come out just fine. Remember to put your lotion on regularly. Keep it moist. My new raven tattoo on my lower back (got it on Saturday) is in the nasty peeling stage. Ribbons of black just coming off. Eeeeeew! But it's normal.

Answer by samantha
Submitted on 9/24/2004
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i just got a tat like a week ago..some people are telling me to put neosporin on it and then others are saying to use vaseline. But my mom told me that vaseline draws the color out of your tattoo whut should i do???

Answer by HeavensFaery
Submitted on 10/11/2004
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you should keep your tatt clean and only apply a small amount of the goo it should start to look and get better

Answer by gaz
Submitted on 11/22/2004
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i have a large tiger which looks as if its coming out of my side, and i found that to keep it looking good, only apply goo or moisturiser when u actually feel it getting dry or feel it cracking. otherwise u will over do it and make the scab worse.

Answer by A_d_4_m
Submitted on 12/6/2004
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People who have major experience: How would you rate Tattoo Goo compared to Curel or Lubriderm? I'm planning on getting another tattoo over the holidays. I've used Curel on the other tattoos and they healed in about two weeks with little scabbing. I was thinking about purchasing some tattoo goo, but I know little about it.

Answer by TAYBUG
Submitted on 3/24/2005
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Hey My Boyfriend got a tattoo about a month ago and it did the exact same thing. All he did was put Luberderm lotion on it 3 times a day. Now it looks great and he's ready to get another one

Answer by heva
Submitted on 7/25/2005
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i av ad a tattoo dun on thursday it is now monday and the scabbing seems really thick on the surface of my skin is that normal as i don't no as it was my first tattoo?

Answer by KeLKeL85
Submitted on 8/2/2005
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Hey...I also just got my first tattoo on Friday. It's very dry as well, and I've been putting on Ink Fixx 4-5 times a day as well..the dry feeling you have is the scabbing process, and it's completely normal. Just keep up taking care of it, and don't worry about it being really dry/itchy...it's very normal, as long as you keep up what your tattoo artist has told you to do, and soon it'll be healed :o) GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer by samantha
Submitted on 12/27/2005
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i had my tattoo for almost a week now and the scabbing has started and its almost finish but it look like most of the color came off with the scab is that normal or has my tattoo faded?

Answer by Scraps
Submitted on 2/27/2006
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I got my tattoo 2 days ago, I feel asleep today and it stuck to my tshirt. I wetted the spot down and peeled the shirt off. It looked like some color came of with the shirt? It seems like its scabbing but the scab is really most and sticks to thing. Suggestions?

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Answer by popeye
Submitted on 4/16/2006
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just leave it itll be fine it does that for a while but dont try to peel it or pick on it .

Answer by brad
Submitted on 7/13/2006
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thanx a lot guys u answered my questions =)

Answer by Tammy
Submitted on 8/29/2006
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Hey your tattoo is suppose to scab up and eventually after a few days it will begin to flake and you may also see some ink with flakes this is normal just whatever you do dont pick!!

Answer by mogga
Submitted on 2/20/2007
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you've got white patches because it needs to be coloured again, mine needs the same, got it today, but it takes 2 weeks for it to heal up completly, have fun (Y) a know i will

Answer by rachel
Submitted on 4/19/2007
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Hey..i have a tattoo on my lower hip. its been 6 days now. one half has completely healed great. the other half has scabbed and where some of the scabs have fallen off its s all pink and raw? ive been taking good care of it. is this normal and will it re-scab and heal?

Answer by amanda
Submitted on 5/25/2007
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i got a tattoo on sunday and its now friday, it started to lightly scab a day or two ago but other then that its perfect with the healing process, all my friends have told me it shouldnt be scabbing...should i just keep putting the tattoo "goo" on and wait a bit longer? they said when the scabs fall off the ink/color will be faded and bad..??help?