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Question by chatty
Submitted on 9/7/2003
Related FAQ: rec.arts.bodyart: Tattoo FAQ 6/9--Care of new tattoos
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What is the best way to care for the tattoo that is on the top of my foot.  It is very sore and I will need to be wearing a shoe of at least 8 to 9 hours at work.  The tattoo is only three days old right now. I am afraid that the rubbing form the shoe may pull of the scab.  help me please!!!!!

 
 

Answer by Woockie
Submitted on 10/17/2003
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Well I have a tattoo on the top of my foot. I have had it for about 4 months and it was very easy to take care of. You should wear open shoes but since you have to I would use a&d ointment on it and lightly cover it with gause. Do not over do the ointment or the color will bleed out of it.

 

Answer by mallorie
Submitted on 1/12/2004
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i have a tattoo on my back and it is pretty easy to take care of, its only a week old and well, its doing grate so heres how i took care of it, i left the bandageon it for 3 hours and then washed it every lightly after you wash it you need to put any ointment on it, but constenly or it will dry up and crack and you dont want that. you want to wear non tight fitting clothes. and whatever you do dont pick at your tattoo. well i hope that this helps you with your new tattoo!!!

 

Answer by Kay
Submitted on 4/18/2004
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Hi I have a lower back tattoo and nothing that I have found doesn't rub on it. Going out naked is certainly out of the question. There is no scab or oozing of any sort. Woe is me, what do I wear? Suggestions?

 

Answer by Taylor
Submitted on 4/28/2004
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Hey guys i just got a lower back tatto and i got a rash from the A&D CREAM so i stop using it. But i heard that when the bumps go away so does the ink and i'll have a poka dot tattoo!! is this tru? how can i get the bumps to leave? e-mail me at angel_kisses430@yahoo.com

 

Answer by Rebecca Elizabeth
Submitted on 5/9/2004
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hey guys, i just got a tattoo yesterday! it goes all along my lower back... umm i read something that someone else sent and it said if you put too much cream stuff on the colour could bleed out... well last night after i had my shower and cleaned it... i put polysporen on it and then bandaged it... this morning when i woke up the colour had bled a bit and now I'mafraid to put too much ointment on! because i don't want to have to go back for too much touch ups! what should i do to keep the colour from fading? and am i supposed to wear a bandage on it? If i don't wear a bandage my shirt will stick to it, so what should i do?

 

Answer by melissa
Submitted on 5/10/2004
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I got a tattoo on my lower back a little over a yr ago.  To let it heal, i wore tank tops as much as possible and pulled the back up over it to expose it to clean air.  You are not suppose to cover it.  Air needs to get to it to help it heal.

 

Answer by Dano
Submitted on 6/2/2004
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I just got tat.ed on my upper back/lower neck, slightly above the t-shirt collar line. Its flaking, and i'm hearing all this s*** about how to take care of it. First of all, i guess my artist was supposed to hook me up with a bandage? none of that. Second, there are people who say i should use neosporin, and people that say i shouldnt. same with vasoline. A+D and other things. I donno, help!

 

Answer by shanstyle
Submitted on 6/25/2004
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Well i got my first tattoo yesterday. I was told to leave the bandage on for 2 hours. i then gently wiped it with a cotton pad wet with warm dove-soapy water. wiped about 2 3 times- i had no blood or anything left really after he wiped when he finished. so then i got another cotton pad wet with just cold water and wiped the soapy water off. i then got a clean face towel and gently patted it until it was completely dry. then i gently worked a thin layer of BEPANTHEN cream(yeah what they use for nappy rash on babies) until it was completely absorbed..also i air it as much as possible-it feels reallllly good
.. i dont get much seepage-but if it looks kinda moist i just dabbed it dry with a tissue
good luck guys and love ur tatts like i love mine!

 

Answer by Michelle
Submitted on 6/28/2004
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Hey I got a tat a week ago on my lower back and they had to shave me right there. And you know when u shave and u get things that are red and white. i pick at them. will that do somthing to my tats cause one was on it and right by it?

 

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