slayer9019 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 So my tattoo has bee taken very good care of (to the "t"). Weird thing is about a week after shading was done it started to become VERY dry, almost felt like a scab. Every time I applied lotion to it, it would just soak it all up and still be dry (usually 3 light rubbed in coats). Now it is peeling like sunburn and the flakes are black.... Should I be concerned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Not a situation for concern at all. This is very normal. Just use a little lotion to help with the dryness but don't go overboard, you don't want to be all soggy either. DO NOT PICK THE SCABS. Let the flakey stuff fall off when it's ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 also sometimes it helps to put clothing or a towel over the tattoo and lightly slap it when it's itchy. Duffa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Thanks Ursula! Yea I didn't want to overkill the lotoining but at the same time it was pretty damn dry. The itching of the shading is not as bad as the outline was for some reason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 tattoos darken and flake. the end. Ursula's posts nailed it. You're all good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffa Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 ah the old towel trick ;) I cant count how many times you have saved my sanity... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Yea just a little scared when I saw what looked like a peppering when I washed it. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 uploaded pics of tattoo to my personal gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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