My tattoo keeps itching. How do I get rid of it?

My tattoo keeps itching. How do I get rid of it?

Itching is no fun. Not fun at all, in fact. In this blog, we give you useful tips to get rid of the itching from your old or new tattoo and keep it to a minimum.

Where exactly does that itch come from?

You have that ticklish feeling because your tattoo is healing. A tattoo is essentially a wound that needs a few days to recover. Your body is repairing your skin, as it were, and this activates the itch nerves. So, itching is perfectly normal. It's just worse for some people than for others.

How do I keep the itching under control? Tips for an itchy tattoo

Nevertheless, you can ensure that the itching on your tattoo becomes less severe. Below are five handy tips that will certainly help you further.

1. Leave your tattoo alone! Do not scratch the scab or peel off the flakes.
   If you do this, you will disrupt the healing process and it will only take longer for your tattoo to look good. And in the worst case, you could damage your tattoo, which you definitely don't want.
2. Regularly apply a good aftercare cream to your tattoo.
   A good aftercare cream prevents your tattoo from drying out. A tattoo that is too dry is not good for your skin's recovery and can also cause itching. Therefore, regularly apply a tattoo aftercare cream to your tattoo. This will prevent your tattoo from itching.
   
   Does this only apply to new tattoos?
   No, an old (already healed) tattoo also needs to be well cared for. If your skin becomes too dry, it will itch. So, every day, apply Daily Tattoo Care from TattooMed to your tattoo, which nourishes your skin and protects the color of your tattoo. The itching will disappear and your tattoo will continue to shine – two birds with one stone!
3. Wash your tattoo with a tattoo soap.
   A good washing gel soothes your skin and leaves a thin protective layer on your tattoo. TattooMed's Cleansing Gel is very mild and relieves itching. Use it daily!
4. Cool your tattoo with an ice pack.
   Cooling is very nice if you have an itch. An ice pack works perfectly. The Cleansing Gel also has a cooling effect. Bet you'll notice a difference quickly after applying it?
5. Try not to think about it.
   Go do something! Go to work, go grocery shopping, or get busy with your hobby. But in any case, distract yourself. It really helps.

Do you want to know more about tattoos and itching? Then read our comprehensive article about tattoos and itching – what to do about it? Handy tips!

Also discover our other blogs about tattoo aftercare:

• Tattoo aftercare - all the ins and outs at a glance
• Can you put sunscreen on your new tattoo?
• My tattoo keeps itching. How do I get rid of it?
• Help, there's blood coming out of my tattoo!
• How to prepare for your first tattoo?
• What to consider for a tattoo cover-up?
• Alcohol and your new tattoo. Do they go together?
• Applying cream to your new tattoo
• When is your tattoo healed?
• How to use tattoo film?
• Sunbathing with your new tattoo – do's & don'ts
• Swimming with your new tattoo – do's & don'ts
• Cleaning your tattoo
• Exercising with your new tattoo – do's & don'ts
• Sleeping with a new tattoo
• What is a tattoo blowout?

📅 This blog first appeared on March 6, 2020, and was last updated on March 8, 2024

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