Is Itching a Tattoo so Bad?

Question

I got two tattoos last week and they finished peeling a day or two ago. However, they're so itchy! I've been applying lotion to keep them moisturized...but I can't stop the itching. A few times I have scratched them a little...but I'm so worried that it'll mess up the tattoo...any advice?

Answer 1

Slaps work perfectly! Scratching it should only be a couple of months after. I still prefer slapping a tattoo if it itches, just to be on the safe side.  

Answer 2

i dont no i just got myn last week everyone tells me dont  scratch it coz u will wreck it that i should slap it coz it will sting it n take itch away

Answer 3

Don't scratch! My advice would be to take a strip of toilet paper and gently rub it across the tattoo. It relieves the itch and hasn't messed any of mine up (I have 5),

Best of luck!

Answer 4

don't scratch!! it's bad for your still healing skin...just keep slathering on the lotion and try to concentrate on something else...i know it's hard but you can do it!

Answer 5

DO NOT ITCH IT it WILL ruin your tat... you could either slap it (not to hard) or rub it with your palm..

Answer 6

slap it, as hard as you need to lol. i do it everytime lol

Answer 7

Scratching could remove some of the scab and take out ink.  

Answer 8

don't touch them  

Answer 9

Don't itch, you don't want to potentially ruin your good work.  I've found slapping to be a good alternative.  You look a little silly, but it gets the job done.