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My tattoo is itching horribly, should i be putting some cream on it?

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Itchy ink: Itching after a new tattoo is most likely due to the healing process and can be minimized by use of a thick moisturizer in ointment form, such as Aquaphor or equivalent. Itching associated with pain and redness is suggestive of an allergic reaction or an infection, and warrants an evaluation by a healthcare practitioner.

Answered 6/18/2017

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