Ouch...my tattoo is hurting!?

Question

hi.i got my tattoo last wednesday and its not been hurting but now that the scabs are starting to come off its hurtin like crazy. is that normal for when the scabs are coming off? also can i spray bactine on it to help the pain its an antiseptic/anestethic spray i use to clean my belly button piercing.

Answer 1

just put an odorless, colorless lotion on it. it worked for me.

Answer 2

I guess it depends on where it is. Both of mine hurt, but not bad. When the scabs started to come off, I used the lotion that they gave me. Just do not pick at it! try putting a healing lotion on it, it will moisturize the skin and scabs, so they will not pull as bad.

Answer 3

rub lotion into it

its prob really dry and sore the lotion helps revive the skin

Answer 4

it shouldn't be hurting, you should just be sore for a few days on the area where you got it.  it's normal for your tattoo to peel but it shouldn't be painful.

don't spray anything on it.

Answer 5

I wouldn't spray anything on it. The best thing that you can do is leave it alone. If it starting to peel, put a small amount of lotion on it. If it's just scabbing, don't bother it.

Messing with it will only make it worse. Just try to ignore the itch/pain.  

Answer 6

well i wouldnt spray anything on the tattoo. its normal for the scabs to be coming off. the tattoo is healing. it will probably itch alot too. just put some fragrance-free Lubriderm lotion on it about 3-5 times daily. dont soak the tattoo in the lotion cause that can clog the pores.  

Answer 7

I'd stay away from the sprays as it may do more harm than good. The tat that scabbed the most for me, was part of my dragon that wrapped in my underarm area and instead of picking the scab or rubbing it, i slapped it and it was fine, plus it wont damage the tat. Kinda odd to do, but it worked for my several tats.

Answer 8

STOP spraying stuff on it.

Just put lotion on it (fragrance free is best).  If anything it is the Bactine giving you problems.

It shouldn't really be painful at this point.  If it continues for more than a day or two you should go back to your tattoo artist and have them take a look at it.  They can tell you what is going on.