Inked Mag Staff
August 31st, 2018
Red Ink & Itchy Tattoos! How to Treat Without Damaging Your Ink.
Help is on the way! The second most common “complaint” after “It hurts!”, is “Damn. This is itchy!” Well, there are countless theories on why your tattoo itches, however there…
Help is on the way!
The second most common “complaint” after “It hurts!”, is “Damn. This is itchy!” Well, there are countless theories on why your tattoo itches, however there are some concrete reasons and we will discuss them here. Before we even get started, although a tattoo is most susceptible to be itchy when its fresh, the sensation can erupt at any time during the healing process.
However, the rule is never to scratch that tattoo, no matter how bad the desire…especially if its still healing. That would be a good way to guarantee losing some ink and potentially causing an infection.
The second most common “complaint” after “It hurts!”, is “Damn. This is itchy!” Well, there are countless theories on why your tattoo itches, however there are some concrete reasons and we will discuss them here. Before we even get started, although a tattoo is most susceptible to be itchy when its fresh, the sensation can erupt at any time during the healing process.
However, the rule is never to scratch that tattoo, no matter how bad the desire…especially if its still healing. That would be a good way to guarantee losing some ink and potentially causing an infection.
Heres why your tattoo may be itchy
Editor's Picks
Inked Girl of the Month: Cervena Fox Is Lighting Up the Stage and the Tattoo World
This July, Inked is proud to spotlight the fierce, fiery, and fabulously inked Cervena Fox, a multitalented powerhouse who carved out her own lane in both the tattoo and burlesque scenes. A British-born artist now living in Las Vegas, Cervena is a full-time burlesque and fire performer, tattoo artist, and model.
Reviving the Soul of Tattooing in the Heart of Barcelona
Bhorn Tattoo & Design is rooted in tradition and built for what’s next.
10 Spellbinding “Harry Potter” Tattoos That Every Witch, Wizard, and Muggle Will Want ASAP
Ready to ink your Potterhead pride? Whether you’re Team Gryffindor or secretly rooting for the Dark Arts (no judgment!), these magical “Harry Potter” tattoo ideas will have you booking a trip to the nearest tattoo parlor faster than you can say “Alohomora!”
