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213 responses to “Swollen Red Ink”
I posted this in another forum, but thought it might be usefull here too-. I had a half sleeve done 5 weeks ago, 50% of which was using dark red ink (eternal ink brand). The red parts healed very slowly, and were VERY raised and bumpy to begin with. I consulted my tattoo artist and he said i had a skin allergy to red ink which isnt too common, but it happens. The tattoo scabbed over as normal after approx 1 week using Bepanthen. When the scabs came off naturally, the red areas remained very bumpy, sore and itchy, more itchy than normal, and it was very flakey, like dandruff on your arm. The rest of the tat healed up fine, but the red didnt. for anyone experiencing somthing similar, DONT PANIC, heres what to do – AFTER scabs have come off naturally using Bepanthan or whichever method u prefer, take some anti-allergy tablets containing antihistamines (pirotin or whichever brand) this will help reduce swelling and itchyness.Next, buy an Aloe Vera plant (very common and easy to find house plant) snap off small portions of the chunky leaves and squeeze the liquid on to your skin, its quite slimey like egg white, but its incredibly good for your skin, much better than any cream with Aloe vera ‘extract’. Let it dry naturally and absorb into your skin.Do this twice a day. Also, buy some decent Vit E skin cream from a store, The Body Shop do a good range but whatever you can get is good, apply once a day. So, 5 weeks after my intial panic of having a messed up tattoo, its all good, it took a few weeks of what seemed like no progress, but it WILL heal up fine. If you are left with any spots of colour loss, most tattoo artists should touch it up for you free of charge.
I posted this in another forum, but thought it might be usefull here too-. I had a half sleeve done 5 weeks ago, 50% of which was using dark red ink (eternal ink brand). The red parts healed very slowly, and were VERY raised and bumpy to begin with. I consulted my tattoo artist and he said i had a skin allergy to red ink which isnt too common, but it happens. The tattoo scabbed over as normal after approx 1 week using Bepanthen. When the scabs came off naturally, the red areas remained very bumpy, sore and itchy, more itchy than normal, and it was very flakey, like dandruff on your arm. The rest of the tat healed up fine, but the red didnt. for anyone experiencing somthing similar, DONT PANIC, heres what to do – AFTER scabs have come off naturally using Bepanthan or whichever method u prefer, take some anti-allergy tablets containing antihistamines (pirotin or whichever brand) this will help reduce swelling and itchyness.Next, buy an Aloe Vera plant (very common and easy to find house plant) snap off small portions of the chunky leaves and squeeze the liquid on to your skin, its quite slimey like egg white, but its incredibly good for your skin, much better than any cream with Aloe vera ‘extract’. Let it dry naturally and absorb into your skin.Do this twice a day. Also, buy some decent Vit E skin cream from a store, The Body Shop do a good range but whatever you can get is good, apply once a day. So, 5 weeks after my intial panic of having a messed up tattoo, its all good, it took a few weeks of what seemed like no progress, but it WILL heal up fine. If you are left with any spots of colour loss, most tattoo artists should touch it up for you free of charge.
I posted this in another forum, but thought it might be usefull here too-. I had a half sleeve done 5 weeks ago, 50% of which was using dark red ink (eternal ink brand). The red parts healed very slowly, and were VERY raised and bumpy to begin with. I consulted my tattoo artist and he said i had a skin allergy to red ink which isnt too common, but it happens. The tattoo scabbed over as normal after approx 1 week using Bepanthen. When the scabs came off naturally, the red areas remained very bumpy, sore and itchy, more itchy than normal, and it was very flakey, like dandruff on your arm. The rest of the tat healed up fine, but the red didnt. for anyone experiencing somthing similar, DONT PANIC, heres what to do – AFTER scabs have come off naturally using Bepanthan or whichever method u prefer, take some anti-allergy tablets containing antihistamines (pirotin or whichever brand) this will help reduce swelling and itchyness.Next, buy an Aloe Vera plant (very common and easy to find house plant) snap off small portions of the chunky leaves and squeeze the liquid on to your skin, its quite slimey like egg white, but its incredibly good for your skin, much better than any cream with Aloe vera ‘extract’. Let it dry naturally and absorb into your skin.Do this twice a day. Also, buy some decent Vit E skin cream from a store, The Body Shop do a good range but whatever you can get is good, apply once a day. So, 5 weeks after my intial panic of having a messed up tattoo, its all good, it took a few weeks of what seemed like no progress, but it WILL heal up fine. If you are left with any spots of colour loss, most tattoo artists should touch it up for you free of charge.
I think its the copper in the red ink that gives it the red pigment. Most people that are allergic to cheap jewlery will have a reaction to red ink. Cheap jewlery is usually copper dipped in nickel alloy. So really its a copper allergy. hope this helps
I think its the copper in the red ink that gives it the red pigment. Most people that are allergic to cheap jewlery will have a reaction to red ink. Cheap jewlery is usually copper dipped in nickel alloy. So really its a copper allergy. hope this helps
I think its the copper in the red ink that gives it the red pigment. Most people that are allergic to cheap jewlery will have a reaction to red ink. Cheap jewlery is usually copper dipped in nickel alloy. So really its a copper allergy. hope this helps
I’ve had a peice done in March 07 using the red scream ink, and it is still really raised, itchy, I’ve had a severe infection form it which had me in the hospital every 24hrs for almost a full month…now i’m back to dry needle it again for the second time to see if we can leach any further color out…I’m hoping that the scarring wont be too bad and i’ll be able to put a different color into where the red is now…I have a huming bird on my calf and its mostly black and shading but i did the head, tail and wings in red…Smart move…funny thing about this is my brother did a red scorpion on his arm by the same artist using the same ink and he’s totally fine, not a problem at all…
I’ve had a peice done in March 07 using the red scream ink, and it is still really raised, itchy, I’ve had a severe infection form it which had me in the hospital every 24hrs for almost a full month…now i’m back to dry needle it again for the second time to see if we can leach any further color out…I’m hoping that the scarring wont be too bad and i’ll be able to put a different color into where the red is now…I have a huming bird on my calf and its mostly black and shading but i did the head, tail and wings in red…Smart move…funny thing about this is my brother did a red scorpion on his arm by the same artist using the same ink and he’s totally fine, not a problem at all…
I’ve had a peice done in March 07 using the red scream ink, and it is still really raised, itchy, I’ve had a severe infection form it which had me in the hospital every 24hrs for almost a full month…now i’m back to dry needle it again for the second time to see if we can leach any further color out…I’m hoping that the scarring wont be too bad and i’ll be able to put a different color into where the red is now…I have a huming bird on my calf and its mostly black and shading but i did the head, tail and wings in red…Smart move…funny thing about this is my brother did a red scorpion on his arm by the same artist using the same ink and he’s totally fine, not a problem at all…
sadly I am having a huge problem with Eternal ink..I have a red rose on my left arm taht I had no problem with at all..my artist used a different brand of ink for my right arm and its not healing and there are pussy bumps and it itches like mad! I am wondering what happens when you run a dry needle over the tattoo? does it take away the ink or what?
sadly I am having a huge problem with Eternal ink..I have a red rose on my left arm taht I had no problem with at all..my artist used a different brand of ink for my right arm and its not healing and there are pussy bumps and it itches like mad! I am wondering what happens when you run a dry needle over the tattoo? does it take away the ink or what?
sadly I am having a huge problem with Eternal ink..I have a red rose on my left arm taht I had no problem with at all..my artist used a different brand of ink for my right arm and its not healing and there are pussy bumps and it itches like mad! I am wondering what happens when you run a dry needle over the tattoo? does it take away the ink or what?
So I have had a terrible spider on my arm for 2 years and am just learning about this now. people suck. Since it has already been so long would the antihistamine, aloe vera treatments work? It doesn’t really itch anymore but it is ugly and scabs up when exposed to the sun or tanning bed. I’ve spent 2 years with the thing so I’ve adapted to it but if I could just get it healed, I could finally cover it up..
So I have had a terrible spider on my arm for 2 years and am just learning about this now. people suck. Since it has already been so long would the antihistamine, aloe vera treatments work? It doesn’t really itch anymore but it is ugly and scabs up when exposed to the sun or tanning bed. I’ve spent 2 years with the thing so I’ve adapted to it but if I could just get it healed, I could finally cover it up..
So I have had a terrible spider on my arm for 2 years and am just learning about this now. people suck. Since it has already been so long would the antihistamine, aloe vera treatments work? It doesn’t really itch anymore but it is ugly and scabs up when exposed to the sun or tanning bed. I’ve spent 2 years with the thing so I’ve adapted to it but if I could just get it healed, I could finally cover it up..
I got a small tattoo done on my left bicep. It’s mostly black but has three small red triangles. Its been almost 3 weeks now and the red triangles definately took longer to heal and are elevated from the remainder of the tattoo. It’s not itching yet *touchwood*
I’m gonna try the antihistamines tablets and aloe-vera juice treatment. My main worry is the place where i got the tattoo – the peak of the bicep. Cos i work out there will be a lot of movement and blood flow thru the tattooed area and this might not be the best for the red ink area to heal.
Fingers crosses! I’m sure it will be just fine 😉
I got a small tattoo done on my left bicep. It’s mostly black but has three small red triangles. Its been almost 3 weeks now and the red triangles definately took longer to heal and are elevated from the remainder of the tattoo. It’s not itching yet *touchwood*
I’m gonna try the antihistamines tablets and aloe-vera juice treatment. My main worry is the place where i got the tattoo – the peak of the bicep. Cos i work out there will be a lot of movement and blood flow thru the tattooed area and this might not be the best for the red ink area to heal.
Fingers crosses! I’m sure it will be just fine 😉
I got a small tattoo done on my left bicep. It’s mostly black but has three small red triangles. Its been almost 3 weeks now and the red triangles definately took longer to heal and are elevated from the remainder of the tattoo. It’s not itching yet *touchwood*
I’m gonna try the antihistamines tablets and aloe-vera juice treatment. My main worry is the place where i got the tattoo – the peak of the bicep. Cos i work out there will be a lot of movement and blood flow thru the tattooed area and this might not be the best for the red ink area to heal.
Fingers crosses! I’m sure it will be just fine 😉
I’ve had the same problem. In Feb 08 I got a Tattoo on my arm with all kinds of red-pigmented colors all from Scream ink. Initially it healed fine, but about 2 months later, it started itching and flaking like crazy, it’s all puffy everywhere. The red, pink, orange are all still looking like shit. I’ve tried just about everything creams, pills, steroids, cortizone silvadene, prep H, aloe, Vitamin E, aside from putting a hot iron on it. I was wondering if having these zapped off helped or if it could even be done at this point.
I’ve had the same problem. In Feb 08 I got a Tattoo on my arm with all kinds of red-pigmented colors all from Scream ink. Initially it healed fine, but about 2 months later, it started itching and flaking like crazy, it’s all puffy everywhere. The red, pink, orange are all still looking like shit. I’ve tried just about everything creams, pills, steroids, cortizone silvadene, prep H, aloe, Vitamin E, aside from putting a hot iron on it. I was wondering if having these zapped off helped or if it could even be done at this point.
I’ve had the same problem. In Feb 08 I got a Tattoo on my arm with all kinds of red-pigmented colors all from Scream ink. Initially it healed fine, but about 2 months later, it started itching and flaking like crazy, it’s all puffy everywhere. The red, pink, orange are all still looking like shit. I’ve tried just about everything creams, pills, steroids, cortizone silvadene, prep H, aloe, Vitamin E, aside from putting a hot iron on it. I was wondering if having these zapped off helped or if it could even be done at this point.
Oh my god….I wish I never looked this up. Got tattooed a week ago and had some cherry blossoms added to an existing tattoo on my wrist. I’ve had the flaking, the bumps and the insane itching. I’ve looked at some photos online of allergic reaxtions and mine seems quite tame…so far…but I’m freaking out! Funny thing is when I was getting it done, when my tattooist started doing the red I told him that the red hurt more and was stinging. The bepanthen did it’s usual job and I used an ice pack to sooth the itch, but now I’ve decided to take the anti-histamine and use cortizone cream in the hopes that it will prevent any further reaction.
Why do we do these things to ourselves?? Ha ha!
Oh my god….I wish I never looked this up. Got tattooed a week ago and had some cherry blossoms added to an existing tattoo on my wrist. I’ve had the flaking, the bumps and the insane itching. I’ve looked at some photos online of allergic reaxtions and mine seems quite tame…so far…but I’m freaking out! Funny thing is when I was getting it done, when my tattooist started doing the red I told him that the red hurt more and was stinging. The bepanthen did it’s usual job and I used an ice pack to sooth the itch, but now I’ve decided to take the anti-histamine and use cortizone cream in the hopes that it will prevent any further reaction.
Why do we do these things to ourselves?? Ha ha!
Oh my god….I wish I never looked this up. Got tattooed a week ago and had some cherry blossoms added to an existing tattoo on my wrist. I’ve had the flaking, the bumps and the insane itching. I’ve looked at some photos online of allergic reaxtions and mine seems quite tame…so far…but I’m freaking out! Funny thing is when I was getting it done, when my tattooist started doing the red I told him that the red hurt more and was stinging. The bepanthen did it’s usual job and I used an ice pack to sooth the itch, but now I’ve decided to take the anti-histamine and use cortizone cream in the hopes that it will prevent any further reaction.
Why do we do these things to ourselves?? Ha ha!
oh yay, i knew it, im a stuborn little piggy when it comes to listening to professionals. so ive gotten a few tattos, a couple of wolves on my shoulders, they healled up spectacualarly, they look super bright even without putting lotion on them. i also have(had) several piercings, well they started to keloid, i had to take them all out and i was quite upset, so im seeing a plastic surgeon and getting steroid injections for the keloids, and my doc notices my ink, he says seeing as how you keloid so easily you should be very carefull with tattoos, and even stop getting them all together. well im a stuborn little piggy and i saw this beautiful red and black cobra that i just had to have, i figure, my other ink has healed up super fast and flawlessly, so i get it done, it looks fantastic, peals as usuall and im relieved i have yet another perfect tattoo….well the next day i wake up and its itchy….oh yay so i blow it off as just being dry and make sure to keep it moisturized, to no avail i now have a 3D cobra on my arm,i love how it looks with the 3D effect and it even feels like a real snake, but the itching oh my god i just wanna stick my arm in a chipper shredder and be done with it. i also get frequent MRIs so im hoping the heavy metals dont get ripped out, or maybe im hoping they do and that will solve my problems…. GRRRRR… i agree the fda should regulate the inks, i mean tatto shops have to pass health codes why shouldnt the inks? ok rant over, im gonna give it a few more months as i have only had it for 1 or 2 i cant remember.
oh yay, i knew it, im a stuborn little piggy when it comes to listening to professionals. so ive gotten a few tattos, a couple of wolves on my shoulders, they healled up spectacualarly, they look super bright even without putting lotion on them. i also have(had) several piercings, well they started to keloid, i had to take them all out and i was quite upset, so im seeing a plastic surgeon and getting steroid injections for the keloids, and my doc notices my ink, he says seeing as how you keloid so easily you should be very carefull with tattoos, and even stop getting them all together. well im a stuborn little piggy and i saw this beautiful red and black cobra that i just had to have, i figure, my other ink has healed up super fast and flawlessly, so i get it done, it looks fantastic, peals as usuall and im relieved i have yet another perfect tattoo….well the next day i wake up and its itchy….oh yay so i blow it off as just being dry and make sure to keep it moisturized, to no avail i now have a 3D cobra on my arm,i love how it looks with the 3D effect and it even feels like a real snake, but the itching oh my god i just wanna stick my arm in a chipper shredder and be done with it. i also get frequent MRIs so im hoping the heavy metals dont get ripped out, or maybe im hoping they do and that will solve my problems…. GRRRRR… i agree the fda should regulate the inks, i mean tatto shops have to pass health codes why shouldnt the inks? ok rant over, im gonna give it a few more months as i have only had it for 1 or 2 i cant remember.
oh yay, i knew it, im a stuborn little piggy when it comes to listening to professionals. so ive gotten a few tattos, a couple of wolves on my shoulders, they healled up spectacualarly, they look super bright even without putting lotion on them. i also have(had) several piercings, well they started to keloid, i had to take them all out and i was quite upset, so im seeing a plastic surgeon and getting steroid injections for the keloids, and my doc notices my ink, he says seeing as how you keloid so easily you should be very carefull with tattoos, and even stop getting them all together. well im a stuborn little piggy and i saw this beautiful red and black cobra that i just had to have, i figure, my other ink has healed up super fast and flawlessly, so i get it done, it looks fantastic, peals as usuall and im relieved i have yet another perfect tattoo….well the next day i wake up and its itchy….oh yay so i blow it off as just being dry and make sure to keep it moisturized, to no avail i now have a 3D cobra on my arm,i love how it looks with the 3D effect and it even feels like a real snake, but the itching oh my god i just wanna stick my arm in a chipper shredder and be done with it. i also get frequent MRIs so im hoping the heavy metals dont get ripped out, or maybe im hoping they do and that will solve my problems…. GRRRRR… i agree the fda should regulate the inks, i mean tatto shops have to pass health codes why shouldnt the inks? ok rant over, im gonna give it a few more months as i have only had it for 1 or 2 i cant remember.
I heard some where that almost All red pigments (lipstick, ink, etc.) have some metals in them. That is the reason that red pigment is the only one that is not hypo-allergenic.
I heard some where that almost All red pigments (lipstick, ink, etc.) have some metals in them. That is the reason that red pigment is the only one that is not hypo-allergenic.
I heard some where that almost All red pigments (lipstick, ink, etc.) have some metals in them. That is the reason that red pigment is the only one that is not hypo-allergenic.
Like the #58 post, I too, had some cherry blossoms added to an existing tattoo. Almost three months ago I had cherry blossoms added to my left shin and inner calf. One of the petals, on top of my shin, started to bubble up within the first two weeks. Thinking the artist had just put too much ink in under the skin, I waited for it to disperse. But it continues to raise and I have a rather large, horrific raised bump almost all the way around the petal. Not too mention the most intense itching I have ever had associated with a tattoo coming from the rest of the flowers. Called my tattooist today to learn that he too had used the dark red Eternal brand of ink. Apparently some folks have a pronounced reaction to the “organic” nature of the Eternal reds. Oh goody. The biggest and my visible of all my tattoos and it looks like I have a fungus. Good times.
Like the #58 post, I too, had some cherry blossoms added to an existing tattoo. Almost three months ago I had cherry blossoms added to my left shin and inner calf. One of the petals, on top of my shin, started to bubble up within the first two weeks. Thinking the artist had just put too much ink in under the skin, I waited for it to disperse. But it continues to raise and I have a rather large, horrific raised bump almost all the way around the petal. Not too mention the most intense itching I have ever had associated with a tattoo coming from the rest of the flowers. Called my tattooist today to learn that he too had used the dark red Eternal brand of ink. Apparently some folks have a pronounced reaction to the “organic” nature of the Eternal reds. Oh goody. The biggest and my visible of all my tattoos and it looks like I have a fungus. Good times.
Like the #58 post, I too, had some cherry blossoms added to an existing tattoo. Almost three months ago I had cherry blossoms added to my left shin and inner calf. One of the petals, on top of my shin, started to bubble up within the first two weeks. Thinking the artist had just put too much ink in under the skin, I waited for it to disperse. But it continues to raise and I have a rather large, horrific raised bump almost all the way around the petal. Not too mention the most intense itching I have ever had associated with a tattoo coming from the rest of the flowers. Called my tattooist today to learn that he too had used the dark red Eternal brand of ink. Apparently some folks have a pronounced reaction to the “organic” nature of the Eternal reds. Oh goody. The biggest and my visible of all my tattoos and it looks like I have a fungus. Good times.
I had a band done around my forearm in January and it healed with no problems at all. Lettering and shading in red. I do not know the brand of color. Decided to get it touched up and added to by a different artist who’s shop I later found out uses Starbrite inks. A month after healing, intense itching began and I wondered if he went too deep and scarred me or what. That was in March. Its now mid July and my tat looks like shit. Puffy and raised and itchy. Basically a repeat of others comments on here. I got prescribed a corticosteroid ointment and put it on before bed with a plastic wrap and an antihistamine pill. Next morning it was flat and looked the best it had been in months. Thought I had it tamed. The itching and puffiness came back and I’m going to try dry needling it now. Pretty bummed about it and becoming self conscious. Someone actually thought I got branded and then tattooed. Ahh man
I had a band done around my forearm in January and it healed with no problems at all. Lettering and shading in red. I do not know the brand of color. Decided to get it touched up and added to by a different artist who’s shop I later found out uses Starbrite inks. A month after healing, intense itching began and I wondered if he went too deep and scarred me or what. That was in March. Its now mid July and my tat looks like shit. Puffy and raised and itchy. Basically a repeat of others comments on here. I got prescribed a corticosteroid ointment and put it on before bed with a plastic wrap and an antihistamine pill. Next morning it was flat and looked the best it had been in months. Thought I had it tamed. The itching and puffiness came back and I’m going to try dry needling it now. Pretty bummed about it and becoming self conscious. Someone actually thought I got branded and then tattooed. Ahh man
I had a band done around my forearm in January and it healed with no problems at all. Lettering and shading in red. I do not know the brand of color. Decided to get it touched up and added to by a different artist who’s shop I later found out uses Starbrite inks. A month after healing, intense itching began and I wondered if he went too deep and scarred me or what. That was in March. Its now mid July and my tat looks like shit. Puffy and raised and itchy. Basically a repeat of others comments on here. I got prescribed a corticosteroid ointment and put it on before bed with a plastic wrap and an antihistamine pill. Next morning it was flat and looked the best it had been in months. Thought I had it tamed. The itching and puffiness came back and I’m going to try dry needling it now. Pretty bummed about it and becoming self conscious. Someone actually thought I got branded and then tattooed. Ahh man
oh no, i just realized yesterday my new arm tattoo is bumpy by the red colored areas! guess im having this allergic reaction..not cool 🙁
oh no, i just realized yesterday my new arm tattoo is bumpy by the red colored areas! guess im having this allergic reaction..not cool 🙁
oh no, i just realized yesterday my new arm tattoo is bumpy by the red colored areas! guess im having this allergic reaction..not cool 🙁
I’VE USED MANY TYPES OF RED LAST 10 YEARS AND NEVER HAD ISSUES. MOST REACTION COMES
WHEN THE NEEDLE PUT RED PIGMENT TOO DEEP. DID SOMEONE ASKED HIMSELF IF THE PURCHASED COLOURS ARE ORIGINAL OR JUST A COPY FROM CHINA ON EBAY. A LOT OF COPIED BRANDS LIKE INTENZE,STARBRITE AND THE LAST TIME ETERNAL COMES FROM CHINESE FABRICS
AND KURO SUMI TOO.
I’VE USED MANY TYPES OF RED LAST 10 YEARS AND NEVER HAD ISSUES. MOST REACTION COMES
WHEN THE NEEDLE PUT RED PIGMENT TOO DEEP. DID SOMEONE ASKED HIMSELF IF THE PURCHASED COLOURS ARE ORIGINAL OR JUST A COPY FROM CHINA ON EBAY. A LOT OF COPIED BRANDS LIKE INTENZE,STARBRITE AND THE LAST TIME ETERNAL COMES FROM CHINESE FABRICS
AND KURO SUMI TOO.
I’VE USED MANY TYPES OF RED LAST 10 YEARS AND NEVER HAD ISSUES. MOST REACTION COMES
WHEN THE NEEDLE PUT RED PIGMENT TOO DEEP. DID SOMEONE ASKED HIMSELF IF THE PURCHASED COLOURS ARE ORIGINAL OR JUST A COPY FROM CHINA ON EBAY. A LOT OF COPIED BRANDS LIKE INTENZE,STARBRITE AND THE LAST TIME ETERNAL COMES FROM CHINESE FABRICS
AND KURO SUMI TOO.
I have been researching red ink allergies, and I have read some helpful things. I have a tattoo done with reds & peach done. Two days after getting it, I break out on and around the tattoo in cysts and an acne type rash. I also come down with a bad flu with vomiting for days. Three weeks later it is still flaky, scabby, itchy, and still has red lumps around it. I really hope that this discomfort is not permanent! This was a cover up job for my birthday to top it all off!
I have been researching red ink allergies, and I have read some helpful things. I have a tattoo done with reds & peach done. Two days after getting it, I break out on and around the tattoo in cysts and an acne type rash. I also come down with a bad flu with vomiting for days. Three weeks later it is still flaky, scabby, itchy, and still has red lumps around it. I really hope that this discomfort is not permanent! This was a cover up job for my birthday to top it all off!
I have been researching red ink allergies, and I have read some helpful things. I have a tattoo done with reds & peach done. Two days after getting it, I break out on and around the tattoo in cysts and an acne type rash. I also come down with a bad flu with vomiting for days. Three weeks later it is still flaky, scabby, itchy, and still has red lumps around it. I really hope that this discomfort is not permanent! This was a cover up job for my birthday to top it all off!
Hey i had the reaction with red and seem to also be having it with seaflaom anyone no whats in these that does that cuz it dont happen with the black
Hey i had the reaction with red and seem to also be having it with seaflaom anyone no whats in these that does that cuz it dont happen with the black
Hey i had the reaction with red and seem to also be having it with seaflaom anyone no whats in these that does that cuz it dont happen with the black
Hello, I got a tattoo about 5/6 weeks ago and while the regular dark blue ink healed fine where my red flowers are it is extremely itchy and raised and kind of hard like scar tissue perhaps. I went to a dr as no scar takes 6 weeks to heal! They said it is probably an allergic reaction and that I could take steroids and/or antihistamine and to follow up with a dermatologist because in worst case it may have to be removed! Total bummer. Some good news is that I noticed that the top flower is actually healing and seems to be almost fully healed and not really itchy anymore but the lower flower which gets a lot of friction from my clothes is more raised and still itchy. So I think that overall the red ink can take longer to heal especially if it is a cheaper ink (which i’m sure is the case for me) Also friction can prolong it even more. Since the body is reacting to the ink as foreign I have decided to exfoliate the flowers to try to rmv some of the red and I put bacitracin or Neosporin and alternate between aloe vera. Also if the itching is too bad put some cortisone cream and take an antihistamine. Keep it clean and medicated with cream and avoid friction and it should heal. Unfortunately it will just take a little longer than the hypo allergenic inks. As for me I won’t be getting anymore tattoos. I love my tattoo and am very proud of it but this experience has been enough for me. Here’s to hoping that these red inks heal soon. Happy Healing!! 🙂
Hello, I got a tattoo about 5/6 weeks ago and while the regular dark blue ink healed fine where my red flowers are it is extremely itchy and raised and kind of hard like scar tissue perhaps. I went to a dr as no scar takes 6 weeks to heal! They said it is probably an allergic reaction and that I could take steroids and/or antihistamine and to follow up with a dermatologist because in worst case it may have to be removed! Total bummer. Some good news is that I noticed that the top flower is actually healing and seems to be almost fully healed and not really itchy anymore but the lower flower which gets a lot of friction from my clothes is more raised and still itchy. So I think that overall the red ink can take longer to heal especially if it is a cheaper ink (which i’m sure is the case for me) Also friction can prolong it even more. Since the body is reacting to the ink as foreign I have decided to exfoliate the flowers to try to rmv some of the red and I put bacitracin or Neosporin and alternate between aloe vera. Also if the itching is too bad put some cortisone cream and take an antihistamine. Keep it clean and medicated with cream and avoid friction and it should heal. Unfortunately it will just take a little longer than the hypo allergenic inks. As for me I won’t be getting anymore tattoos. I love my tattoo and am very proud of it but this experience has been enough for me. Here’s to hoping that these red inks heal soon. Happy Healing!! 🙂