A 40-year-old member asked:
It's okay to use aveeno (oatmeal) daily moisturizing lotion on my tattoo right?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: I prefer aquaphor or cetaphil but aveeno (oatmeal) is fine
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 45-year-old member asked:
It's okay to use aveeno (oatmeal) lotion on my new tattoo right?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes: It contains colloidal oatmeal which can help with moisturization and providing a protective layer over the tattoo.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
73 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 24, 2014
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