Tattoo Question

Spokez70
Spokez70 Posts: 548 Member
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I was mountain biking today and cut too close to a tree branch which raked across my shoulder, tore my shirt open, and put a nice deep scrape across a tattoo I have there. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on what I should put on it- if anything. I Googled it but all I found are warnings not to use Neosporin or ointments on new tattoos for aftercare- this one is around five years old but I'm hoping it will heal up intact and not be all messed up now. Thanks in advance for any insight.

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  • Dementedllama
    Dementedllama Posts: 177 Member
    Just wash it really good with non scented soap and water. If it does look like it's getting infected get some A and D ointment.
  • keelz2010
    keelz2010 Posts: 182
    Wash with mild perfume free soap and water, and you can use Bepanthem nappy rash cream on it to aid healing. Bepanthem is a recommended cream for new tattoos so it'll be fine.
  • msjones2831
    msjones2831 Posts: 126 Member
    keep the skin moisturized. Vit E oil is good for the skin
  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,552 Member
    Scrapes from branches, which are very dirty, can cause infection. If it is red or swollen see a physician immediately. Otherwise neosporin will not hurt your 5 year old tattoo and it's better than getting a serious bacterial infection! Good Luck!
  • johnieC
    johnieC Posts: 38
    clean it good & as its healing keep it moisturized with unscented undyed lotion (my personal recommendation is aveeno)
  • TommiEgan
    TommiEgan Posts: 256 Member
    Clean it, moisturise it.
  • timmymon
    timmymon Posts: 304 Member
    Clean it like you would any other cut and you will be good
  • Spokez70
    Spokez70 Posts: 548 Member
    ^ Thanks for the advice all.

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