Comments on: I just got a new tattoo, about 5 days ago, and theres a scab on it rightnow, but when will the scab heal?

By: mrwizard310

mrwizard310 — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:15:45 +0000

Totally normal. Don’t pick at it and if it itches, lightly slap it or roll your knuckles over it with a tee shirt or whatever between you and the tattoo.

It will fall off naturally in another week or so. I’ve had some last as long as three weeks so don’t sweat it. . . Didi I mention not to pick at it? yeah, don’t do that.

By: Sweetie Pie 12

Sweetie Pie 12 — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:04:53 +0000

Yes the scab will heal just DO NOT pick it and try to keep something on it so it doesn’t get dry!
You did just put like 13 needles into your skin its gonna bleed and scab. . . if it does fall off it may cause there to be a white or light area in your tattoo

By: David m

David m — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:01:07 +0000

it should heal in about a week. they make an ointment called tatoo goo this works great. dont pick at the scab its like your mom said when you was a kid it will heal when its ready.

By: Ray B

Ray B — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:28:33 +0000

It will come off just don’t touch it. If you want put a wet cloth on the tattoo for 5 minutes and the scab will become soft. I did that with mine and the scab came off quicker.

By: armygf03

armygf03 — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:39:50 +0000

some takes like a week
mine took about three weeks
it depends on the person and just dont pick at it
it will pull the color and you will have to get it touched up

By: smashlee

smashlee — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:38:13 +0000

In another week you won’t even notice it. Follow your aftercare instructions.

By: Mommy2b

Mommy2b — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:43:17 +0000

my tattoo healed in like a week. so jus keep puttin lotion on it or whatever & itll go away soon.

By: cheergirl4455

cheergirl4455 — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:04:26 +0000

never