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Question by k-dub
Submitted on 7/1/2003
Related FAQ: rec.arts.bodyart: Tattoo FAQ 6/9--Care of new tattoos
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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???

 

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