Comments on: Excessive Scabbing On A Tattoo Is This A Reaction To The Ink? What Can I Do To Prevent Further Ink Loss?

By: barbiexb

barbiexb — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:48:08 +0000

I have never heard of using bacitracin, I always use tattoo goo, or just lotion.
Maybe you could just go back to the artist and tell him what happend, they may fix it.
Hope everything turns out fine.

By: White lighting

White lighting — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:04:46 +0000

Bacitracin will not draw out the ink. Neosporin will. Nevertheless, the pigment comes out in the form of a scab, anyway. What you are left with is dyed skin. The idea is not to make it come out prematurly. Lubriderm is fine after about a week. And, yeah, you may need a touch-up. No biggie.

By: Addicted to Ink

Addicted to Ink — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:10:47 +0000

After care……..a well taken care of tattoo shouldnt really scab…..I just use lotion, and wash it with anti-bacterial, non-perfume soap a few times a day……..and for the first few days put saran wrap around it while you sleep…..the key is kind of not to let it dry out, but you don’t want keep it too wet either…you will learn!!

By: Elle Sparks EXiT 9

Elle Sparks EXiT 9 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:30:15 +0000

Bacitracin is where you went wrong.
A lot of people suffer from a subtle allergic reaction to bacitracin, and don’t realize th damage they are causing their ink. Stick to a&d, or tattoo goo. No matter what he says, smile and nod and proceed to do what feels fit for you.
Another common problem is certain red inks. Starbright, and Millenium have had numerous complaints about staph infections and allergic reactions. Maybe 1 out of every 10 incurr this reaction, but it’s nothing to worry about. Go to the doctor and get anbtibiotics.
Oh, and stop picking at the scabs. If they itch, slap your self.

By: goldkest

goldkest — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:23:24 +0000

Did the artist go too deep? I had that happen once, got excessive scabbing/irritation and some pigment loss = patchiness of color.
I’ve been told to use all sorts of things, I’ve had the best result with Tattoo Goo ( http://www.tattoogoo.com/ )

By: lt_gunz

lt_gunz — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:42:09 +0000

It could be a combination of the ink and the Bacitracin, but most likely it is caused by the Bacitracin. You were smart to question him, and switch to Lubriderm.
What colour(s) was your original tattoo? If it was the same colours, then it’s very likely the Bacitracin messed up your tattoo. Once it’s healed (at least a month), go back to the tattoo artist and have him touch it up. Most artists do free touch ups 6-months to 1-year following the inital application.