I got a tattoo 10 days ago, I think I am having an allergic reaction to some sunscreen I used on it. HELP!?

I got a new tattoo and after 6 days it became so itchy I couldn't even sleep. I kept putting unscented Aveeno on it to keep it moisturized, but it was still unbearable. In desperation I used some prescription itch ointment my daughter had, which didn't seem to do anything. Two days ago, because I was going to be outside, I used some sunscreen over the tattoo and the next morning, there was a perfectly outlined itchy bumpy rash around the tattoo. Two raised bumps that look like blisters also appeared. The itching is driving me crazy and I am worried about this new rash. The same day I used the sunscrren was also the same day I tried the itch prescription and I also got stung by a bee that day on the same foot, (tattoo is on ankle). This is my second tattoo, no problems with the first one 13 years ago. I also don't have sensitive skin and never have problems in the sun. HELP-what can I do? My dr. is out until next week, do I need to go to urgent care? Is there anything I can use to help

I got a tattoo 10 days ago, I think I am having an allergic reaction to some sunscreen I used on it. HELP!?
Please please please go back to your tattoo artist ASAP and let them look at it. It may be a reaction to the ink. People can develope allergies to things later in life, and can develope allergiers to things they have never had a problem with before and have had for years....tattoos for example. A person can have a tattoo and never a have a problem with an ink allergy until years later or until getting other tattoos. Different things trigger different reactions. Additionally your first tattoo may have been done with a different brand of ink from what this last one was done with. Ink is not FDA regulated therefore none are created equally.





So please see your tattoo artist, they will be able to tell you if it is an ink allergy (these are rare, but do happen). If it is, they will probably instruct you to see your Dr.... if it's not an ink allergy, seek medical attention even if it is an urgent care clinic.
Reply:I'd suggest not putting any more chemicals on it...


If your tattoist is any good, they might know if what you've been using will have had an adverse effect on you. Try going to see them and taking the bottle of sunscreen with you (for the ingredient list). They might know nothing but till your doctor gets back it'll be worth a try!


Good luck.
Reply:Could be an infection, you need to watch this carefully, because it can send you into septic shock if left untreated, and you will die. A tattoo does not need any other treatment than a thin layer of A%26amp;D ointment spread over it a few times a day. No lotions, or creams just the ointment.
Reply:I don't know what type of insurance you have but you do need to see a dermatologist, if the itchy is still persisting and is unbearable you may be having an allergic reaction. Try benadryl OTC and then try to see a dermatologist.
Reply:Prob. an allergic reaction to one of those things. Since it will be hard for you to use anything topical. I think you may need to go to the urgent care, they have steriod shots that can help, like solu medrol or something. I had a really bad allergic reaction to mosquito bites and that helped alot. The meds stay in your system for a few days to help clear it. You can also try oral medication.
Reply:I have 8 tattoos and I dated a tattoo artist for many years. You are having a break out due to how much moisturizer you're using. Start using A%26amp;D ointment, baby butt stuff, and use it in a very thin, thin layer, just enough to cover it. If there's too much on it, wipe some off. It is a good idea to let it "breath" sometimes-don't put anything on it for sometime in the morning after your shower before work or after dinner until bed. It gives the tat time to heal. Also, don't itch it w/your fingernails-it'll cause it to scab %26amp; then you'll have pieces of the tattoo actually fall out %26amp; you'll need major touch ups. Pat it w/your hand to help w/the itching. Hope this helps.....
Reply:for the itching.. take something like clarentine (i cant spell)


during the day and phenergan at night..


or any allery medication.. telfast etc.


Try not to put anything too harsh on it..


let it breathe from the creams a little..

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