It has been 8 years since I got a tattoo. I was told just use either neosporin or A&D Ointment back then. They also mentioned using a good lotion
after about 7 to 10 days. Now I see there are products actually called "After Care". I was told this weekend to just use the Neosporin or A&D for no
more then 2 days then switch to a good lotion like Eucerin or Curel. Curel doesn't have lanolin so I'm using that now. So far so good I guess.
What do the rest of the Thropers do or recommend. In college the local place told us to use preparation H.XHonusWagnerX - 11-7-2006 at 11:23 AM
A good washing with anti-bacterial soap and then a coat of A&D when I get home from the appointment.
Then I use A & D basicly until it looks healed and is just a little dry. Then Ive been using a non scented regular hand lotion type stuff.
I would like recomendations of what to use to keep the skin moist and the art looking fresh long term because I have been shaving the area and it
seems to look dull until I put lotion on it. Any ideas?Jason the Magnificent - 11-7-2006 at 12:37 PM
Count how many tattoos there are in the world. Because thats the amount of opinions on aftercare you will probably receive.
Bottom line is whatever worked for you before still works.JawnDiablo - 11-7-2006 at 01:49 PM
don't use bodily fluids....BKT - 11-7-2006 at 01:58 PM
I usally rub lemon juice on it, soak it in water for a while, then place it in direct sunlight for about 3 hours a day. Oh ya and when it gets inchy I
scratch the fuck out of it with sand paper.
MM.JawnDiablo - 11-7-2006 at 03:53 PM
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Originally posted by metal mulisha
I usally rub lemon juice on it, soak it in water for a while, then place it in direct sunlight for about 3 hours a day. Oh ya and when it gets inchy I
scratch the fuck out of it with sand paper.
MM.
ive done the same, but i use a forkcrazyfists28 - 11-7-2006 at 05:43 PM
i was told to use cocoa butterCR83 - 11-7-2006 at 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by juandiablo
don't use bodily fluids....
So I should stop having homeless guys piss on my new one then? Well that is good news. It will save me some money at least.crazyfists28 - 11-7-2006 at 06:14 PM
i hope thats the only bodily fluid that you're having the homeless guys use on your tatCR83 - 11-7-2006 at 06:16 PM
I wish!upyerbum - 11-8-2006 at 12:17 PM
I do nothing. I pick them, I scratch them, I do everyting your not supposed to do. Never had a problem, except a little spot of red on one where I
picked off a scab. I know, I know...BDx13 - 11-8-2006 at 12:43 PM
plain old vaseline intensive care hand lotion, with none of the vitamin and aloe additives.beaner - 11-8-2006 at 01:32 PM
wash it regular then vaseline it then cover it up with cling film. never dry's up and its usually healed up in 5 days
