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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My new tattoo is so itchy and its driving me mad.

I have been using Bepanthen and looking after my tattoo. I have resisted the urge to touch or rub the tattoo and I have no flakes at all, but it is just so itchy. Is there anything I can use to stop this or just live with it for however long it takes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

tattoo goo is good will cost ya though

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

I only use bepanthen, only thing that works for me.

Try soaking in in as hot as water you can cope with,pat dry and reapply. May be helpful to try a antihistamine to help with the itch xx

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Dont know how long you have had it but the itching doesnt take long to go. Less than a week. I used to put valeline on mine

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

"I only use bepanthen, only thing that works for me.

Try soaking in in as hot as water you can cope with,pat dry and reapply. May be helpful to try a antihistamine to help with the itch xx

can tell I'm half dead with all my typos, sorry! Hope you understand the message!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you.

Yes I have been washing it and then patting dry and reapplying. It does ease a little when I first apply but after a while it starts again.

I've had it 5 days now

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

It means it's healing. Try tapping or slapping it, the itching doesn't last long.

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By *njamesMan
over a year ago

Swindon

bepanthen or vaseline, but also leaving it uncovered to allow the air to get to it, regardless of what you do, it will still be itchy for a week or so

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

germolene's got a bit of local anaesthetic in it so would numb it a bit....

I had my 1st one 6 days ago too!!!! Had a butterfly, somewhere quite sensitive!!! What did you get? x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to be a tattooist. I swear by Preperation-H

It's made from natural ingredients and won't clog the pores of the skin like Bepanthen and Vaseline and cause an infection. Be warned though, its embarrassing to buy and doesn't smell very nice. I've used it on all of mine with excellent results, and I have a lot!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cocobutter is awsome 4 tats it heels it much better.It makes the skin flake off nice simples x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I used to be a tattooist. I swear by Preperation-H

I read that some older actresses use that on bags under the eyes!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have to say, having the tattoo was a very erotic experience.... good job the guy doing mine was a friend...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

True.

Personally I wouldn't though, it smells funny and I wouldn't like the idea of Shark Fin Oil in my eye!...(its one of the active ingredients)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

WD40. It fixes anything, rusty hinges, tight nuts, toothache.

Ps, I'm not a qualified doctor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"WD40. It fixes anything, rusty hinges, tight nuts, toothache.

Ps, I'm not a qualified doctor

Lol, I heard it works for arthritis if you spray it on your skin and allow it to soak in, so who knows!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Slap it don't scratch it. Or put something cold on it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always use Vaseline, it stops the air getting to it

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By *enithWoman
over a year ago

closer than you think

I wouldn't use Vaseline as it draws out the colour!

My tattooist recommends Bepanthem spread thinly 2/3 times daily - used on all of mine and no problems

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

can people stop postig about geting tattoos cos it making me jealous

i have another one all planned out in memory of my nan but havent got the dosh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Prep H is the best thing to use. :0)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I wouldn't use Vaseline as it draws out the colour!

My tattooist recommends Bepanthem spread thinly 2/3 times daily - used on all of mine and no problems

Never had that problem, I have a large violet on my wrist and people always say how vibrant it is

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

when i had my back done i smothered it in vaseline and put a layer of cling film over it.. was absolutely fine.. and the colour is still very strong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"when i had my back done i smothered it in vaseline and put a layer of cling film over it.. was absolutely fine.. and the colour is still very strong"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"when i had my back done i smothered it in vaseline and put a layer of cling film over it.. was absolutely fine.. and the colour is still very strong"

The trouble with using Vaseline and cling film is infection. A healing tattoo can generate heat, bacteria loves warm, damp conditions. Covering a tattoo with Vaseline seals the bacteria against the wound and cling film will hold the heat, sweat and bacteria right there.

A tattooist only uses Vaseline during the process to control blood flow. That's why the clean it all off when they're done.

You may have been alright, so have many of others but there are better aftercare products out there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I wouldn't use Vaseline as it draws out the colour!

My tattooist recommends Bepanthem spread thinly 2/3 times daily - used on all of mine and no problems

That's a common misconception. Truth is, once the colour is in its in. The deciding factors are generally, how well its been applied, if its mixed properly, skin tone at the time (fresh tattoos look different on tanned skin) and the quality of the inks used. Also the inks aren't opaque as some people think, so freckles or dark patches of skin can show through.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used Savon spray, the coolness eased the itchiness

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I had a fairy tattooed on my foot. I already had a flower tattoo on my foot, so they reworked that one too. It was painful to have, I'd forgotten how much a foot one hurts, but my pain no gain.

I agree that tattoos are so addictive. I've been planning it for a while but have seen about 20 others that I love. I can't cover my body with tattoos but its so addictive and they are nice.

Mine is very pretty, she (the fairy, I talk about her as if she's a separate being) has a gorgeous pink dress and very pretty wings and a wand with fairy dust. Worth the itching for sure

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I had a fairy tattooed on my foot. I already had a flower tattoo on my foot, so they reworked that one too. It was painful to have, I'd forgotten how much a foot one hurts, but my pain no gain.

I agree that tattoos are so addictive. I've been planning it for a while but have seen about 20 others that I love. I can't cover my body with tattoos but its so addictive and they are nice.

Mine is very pretty, she (the fairy, I talk about her as if she's a separate being) has a gorgeous pink dress and very pretty wings and a wand with fairy dust. Worth the itching for sure

we need pics.......i call my pin up 'my lady'

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Your pin up is gorgeous, I do really like her

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's addictive for sure. I love the endorphin rush I get while I'm getting work done.

I'll probably end up completely suited one day.

My elbow hurt the most, but I still smiled like a maniac all the way through!..lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I wouldn't use Vaseline as it draws out the colour!

My tattooist recommends Bepanthem spread thinly 2/3 times daily - used on all of mine and no problems

Never had that problem, I have a large violet on my wrist and people always say how vibrant it is"

Same here have only ever used vaseline

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By *orkieMan
over a year ago

Who knows

Try Lasonil cream, its a cheaper version of Prep H and works pretty well, very minimal scabbing when I use it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Try Lasonil cream, its a cheaper version of Prep H and works pretty well, very minimal scabbing when I use it "

Good suggestion, I've known people to have good results with this stuff too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My new tattoo is so itchy and its driving me mad.

witch hazel gel its great for the itching, it has a cooling effect so really helps

Personally, even tho lots rave about it i have never rated Bepanthen, i find it drys the scabs to quick causing them to fall off to early, im not sure if others just use it because its the done thing to use or if they really like it but i never have, i like the witch hazel gel as it stays wet so does not dry the scabs and really cools the skin

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By *njamesMan
over a year ago

Swindon

"can people stop postig about geting tattoos cos it making me jealous

i have another one all planned out in memory of my nan but havent got the dosh

Thumbs down

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By *l coupleCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

We both have a few tattoos and were told to use vics vapour rub on it. It did soothe it quite a bit and reduced the itching. Apparently the menthol cools it and thats why its not as bad

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By *cottishrichMan
over a year ago

Here and there

Try soaking in in as hot as water you can cope with,pat dry and reapply.

For the love of god don't do that!

You should really be keeping it as dry as possible for a week or so. If you have to wash it use Luke warm water and a gentle soap.

Most general healing creams are pretty good; bepanthen, sudocrem, prep h etc. my artist swears by savlon and it has worked perfectly with mine - soothed the itching and I've had no colour loss from the scabby bits. I do use t like moisturiser though, one tube per tat.

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

Try soaking in in as hot as water you can cope with,pat dry and reapply.

For the love of god don't do that!

You should really be keeping it as dry as possible for a week or so. If you have to wash it use Luke warm water and a gentle soap.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Coming in at the end of the thread, but as being a tattooing and peircing apprentice., takes a. lobh time. We , and I only use cocoa butter. Not after antiseptic . You should be doing that with cleaning . Just after keeping things moist ish. And it smells lovely.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Preperation - H - Pile cream.

Apparently it's the best you can get

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And I have 14 bog tattoos and a good few peircings and never had a problem .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

O big lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And I have 14 bog tattoos and a good few peircings and never had a problem ."

You have 14 bogs tattooed on you ?

What are they, Urinals from around the world or shithouses of the 20th century ?

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over a year ago

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"And I have 14 bog tattoos and a good few peircings and never had a problem .

You have 14 bogs tattooed on you ?

What are they, Urinals from around the world or shithouses of the 20th century ?

PMSL!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Savlon cream or spray best I got three tattoos and that seems to ease itchin and also help skin heal x

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