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submitted 5 months ago by CptInsane0@lemmy.world to c/tattoos@lemmy.ml
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[-] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

It puts the lotion on the skin, or it’ll need the needle again.

[-] CptInsane0@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Oh I'm keeping a nice layer (but not too thick) on there.

[-] CodingCarpenter@lemm.ee 5 points 5 months ago

That looks fantastic! Remember not to scratch or peel the flakes off. I find slapping helps me through the worst of it

[-] CptInsane0@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Oh I've been slapping up a storm. Today seems a little less itchy, so maybe not too many more days.

[-] proper@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago
[-] Volkditty@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Looks good!

[-] gregorum@lemm.ee 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

no scratchies! but gentle pats are acceptable! moisturizing will help relieve the itchiness.

also, very nice!

[-] ma11en@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago

Antihistamines can help too.

[-] gregorum@lemm.ee 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

there's really no need to take possibly dangerous pharmaceuticals when a little lotion or aloe vera can do the trick.

antihistamines are designed to fight histamines, that is allergens. itchiness from dry skin (from a healing tattoo) is not an allergic reaction, so treating it with allergy medication isn't appropriate and exposes the patient to unnecessary risks from the drugs in the medication.

this post was submitted on 29 May 2024
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