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 Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:49 am Post subject: Showering with a new Tattoo |
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I got my first tattoo on Friday  but I'm worried about showering with it, I know its not bad as long as its breif but its begun to scab lightly, and I'm worried about damaging it. I was wondering would it effect my tattoo to badly? |
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It shouldn't. I would, however, be mindful of the soap you use and always, always pat dry-don't rub.
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Washing a tattoo is essential. I always wash mine in the shower, and usually was them in the sink one or two times in addition. Here are some general rules of thumb for washing a healing tattoo.
1.) Showers are fine, when done properly. Do not let the water fall directly on the tattoo. Aim the nozel or whatever a few inches above the tattoo and let the water run down your body and over the tattoo.
2.) Use a simple soap. Ideally it would have no additives or perfumes. Realistically, buy the closest thing to the ideal that WalMart carries 
3.) Dry the tattoo. Letting water on the skin evaporate (air dry) dries out the skin. You do not want a healing tattoo to become dry; it will increase the possibility of scabbing and will elongate the healing process.
4.) never, never, never rub the tattoo with a towel. Pat-dry it, always always always. If you can use paper towels to pat dry it rather than a dirty cotton towel that is even better.
Scabs occasionally happen. They are a hassle, but they are managable. DO NOT PICK THE SCAB. This will cause the skin/scab you rip off to carry extra ink along with it, which will cause extra fading and can also cause "bald spots." Let the scab fall of naturally. If it itches, do not scratch it; put some basic lotion or ointment on it, this will alleviate the itching somewhat. If there are any splotchy spots or bald spots once the scab and the tattoo have healed completely, go back to your artist and get a touch-up, it won't be a big deal. Congratulations on your first tattoo, and welcome to ET! |
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| laughtatverne wrote: | Washing a tattoo is essential. I always wash mine in the shower, and usually was them in the sink one or two times in addition. Here are some general rules of thumb for washing a healing tattoo.
1.) Showers are fine, when done properly. Do not let the water fall directly on the tattoo. Aim the nozel or whatever a few inches above the tattoo and let the water run down your body and over the tattoo.
2.) Use a simple soap. Ideally it would have no additives or perfumes. Realistically, buy the closest thing to the ideal that WalMart carries
3.) Dry the tattoo. Letting water on the skin evaporate (air dry) dries out the skin. You do not want a healing tattoo to become dry; it will increase the possibility of scabbing and will elongate the healing process.
4.) never, never, never rub the tattoo with a towel. Pat-dry it, always always always. If you can use paper towels to pat dry it rather than a dirty cotton towel that is even better.
Scabs occasionally happen. They are a hassle, but they are managable. DO NOT PICK THE SCAB. This will cause the skin/scab you rip off to carry extra ink along with it, which will cause extra fading and can also cause "bald spots." Let the scab fall of naturally. If it itches, do not scratch it; put some basic lotion or ointment on it, this will alleviate the itching somewhat. If there are any splotchy spots or bald spots once the scab and the tattoo have healed completely, go back to your artist and get a touch-up, it won't be a big deal. Congratulations on your first tattoo, and welcome to ET! |
very nice post LAUGH !! i have never had the scabbing on any of my tats as yet except when i ding them and tear out a piece of flesh --but they have always healed ok i use a tea tree oils soap called melaleuca ! |
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Scabs are more indicitive of over-moisturizing than over-drying. Your body WANTS to make scabs to heal itself. Keeping too much goo and lymph on the surface helps that along, nicely. Given the choice, heal a little on the dry side.
(This is to the best of my knowledge, please correct me if I'm mistaken all ye who know better).
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I've had scabs on my pieces before. That said, that was around 97-98, when I was uses copious amounts of Neosporin on tattoos because I didn't know any better.
Generally, Most people I see with big, gnarly "scabs" simply applied WAY too much ointment to their new tattoo. Doing that causes the thing layer of "crusty lymph" to act like a sponge and absorb the excess ointment, making the small area of rough crust into a large area of squishy/chunky scab-like goo.
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| Freddie wrote: |
Generally, Most people I see with big, gnarly "scabs" simply applied WAY too much ointment to their new tattoo. Doing that causes the thing layer of "crusty lymph" to act like a sponge and absorb the excess ointment, making the small area of rough crust into a large area of squishy/chunky scab-like goo. |
This actually made me shudder 
All I can add that hasn't been said (for this thread is a wealth of great info) is that the best way to heal a tattoo is to mindful of the way your own body heals in the first place. Everyone has different skin, and no one is gonna heal their tattoo the same way. Be mindful of your own Ph balance, and when moisturizing, you'll definitely notice how much your skin can take. You never wanna get goopy, but going too dry can be nasty, too. Use as much as your skin can absorb, and then hold off! I moisturize with fragrance free aveeno twice a day. My friend uses the same but only once a day or when needed (sometimes less, he's very MOIST) and our tattoos generally heal at the same pace and just as well. Everyone's different! |
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| johann you sound like a pigmy jungle boy who is cooking up humans too eat --talking about who is moister or who is done lol just kidding ypu !! |
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When I got my tattoos and I showered afterwards, I didn't pay too much attention to if it was directly hitting the tattoo unless it hurt. I used Dial antibacterial soap (I think, thats what you gave me right rider?) and I patted dry somewhat and let it air dry the rest of the way.
But yeah, everyone heals differently. Just be careful and don't put too much crap on it.
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| Live4him wrote: | When I got my tattoos and I showered afterwards, I didn't pay too much attention to if it was directly hitting the tattoo unless it hurt. I used Dial antibacterial soap (I think, thats what you gave me right rider?)
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You and Rider were showering together 
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| I thought L4H was from Illinois...how can they be showering together??? |
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I am from Illinois. We did not shower together.
Though that point is kinda naive, I mean, people travel.
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| HEIRLOOMJOHN wrote: | | johann you sound like a pigmy jungle boy who is cooking up humans too eat --talking about who is moister or who is done lol just kidding ypu !! |
Wait... this isn't the everycannibal.com forums...? |
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| johann wrote: | | HEIRLOOMJOHN wrote: | | johann you sound like a pigmy jungle boy who is cooking up humans too eat --talking about who is moister or who is done lol just kidding ypu !! |
Wait... this isn't the everycannibal.com forums...? |
... aw fuck.
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| Live4him wrote: | | We did not shower together. |
Are you sure? It got kinda hazy after the tequila. And it was Ivory soap.
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