How to treat eczema on tattoo?

Question

I got a new tattoo a few months ago, and now the skin around it, and even a bit on the tattoo itself, has become very dry, itchy, and red, like eczema. It's messing with the design. How can I treat eczema on a tattoo without damaging it?

Neha Salvi · Accepted Answer

Oh god, my new tattoo is itching so badly and getting red bumps. Has anyone else gone through this right after getting inked? I am so worried that the ink will fade if I apply any strong eczema creams.

Abhishek Roy · Answer

Do not scratch it at all or you will ruin the tattoo. Show it to your tattoo artist or a skin doctor.

Meera Bai · Answer

Stay calm and don't stress, our body has a beautiful way of healing itself when we take care. Keep the area clean, think positive thoughts, and let it heal naturally without rushing into too many chemical products.

Ramesh Saxena · Answer

These modern tattoos can sometimes react badly with the skin. You can apply a very thin layer of pure coconut oil to keep it moist, but make sure not to scrub the area. Avoid using heavy chemical lotions on it.

Rajiv Verma · Answer

Just use a simple fragrance-free moisturizer like Cetaphil or white petrolatum. Avoid tight clothing over the tattoo so there is no friction. It is a simple issue of skin irritation, just keep it clean and it should settle.

Vikram Rathore · Answer

When my tattoo flared up with eczema, I only used a very basic baby lotion that had no scent. I didn't want to risk any medicated creams without asking my artist first. It took about two weeks to fully calm down.

How to treat eczema on tattoo?

6 answers

Consult a dermatologist

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