Scab Peeling Off of Tattoo?

Question

I got my second tattoo last Friday while I was vacationing in Hawaii and I flew back home on Saturday. The tattoo is behind my ear and for the past two days it has itched like crazy but I did not scratch it whatso ever and then today when I was washing my tattoo and some of the scab came off, the color stayed in my skin and everything but should this be happening already? It hasn't even been a week. I have not had any pain or swelling and I use aquaphore as my first tattoo artist recommended.

Answer 1

perfectly normal just don't pick at it or you risk running the chance of ruining it keep using the aquaphor until its completly healed

Answer 2

Maybe the ink used on this one is different. You may have exposed it to tropical sun, ocean water or treated water in the showers.  Mine did that in the first week even when they said it could take up to 2 weeks. Yours is just healing faster than expected. Keep using the Aquaphore or neosporin.  

Answer 3

Yes, it is normal.  Some places just heal up faster than others.

Answer 4

completely normal the skin on your head heals fast.

Answer 5

As everyone said..it's normal. I have two sparrows on my chest and when they started to heal I'd get big chunks of colorful skin coming off in my hands when I went to clean them. It's scary but they healed beautifully and they still look awesome. :)

Answer 6

That is totally normal