What do you do when your new tattoo itches?

Question

What do you do when your new tattoo itches?

Answer 1

Add non scented lotion after 2 or 3 days usage of aquaphore. Even with lotion the itchiness can be intense at times. When it does that I lightly with my fingers slap straight down on it. I don't know what this does, but it calms the itching right down.

Answer 2

Its just the heeling process. Don't scratch it you could mess up your tattoo just moisturize it and let it heal.

Answer 3

You can take a Benadryl or another antihistamine.

Answer 4

If moisturising doesn't help just slap it instead of scratching it.

Answer 5

Aquaphore works great. You can get it at walmart for a few bucks. Pat it!

Answer 6

Its best to just pat it. Scratching it will ruin the color and destroy the tattoo. You can use A&D ointment or tattoo goo on it. Both work equally as good. They tend to get far itchier if you let them dry out.

Answer 7

Just put whatever ointment on the tattoo and when it starts to itch, just pat it. My brother always did this since he wasnt able to scratch it.