What is the best way to care for my hip tattoo at night?
I have just gotten a hip tattoo (on my left side, if that even matters) and I was wondering how to care for it best at night. So far, I have cleaned it and applied A+D Ointment. I'm hoping that i can just keep it covered at night with non-stick gauze and medical tape. Is this ok? I just don't want it to rub on my clothing directly.
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tink13 wrote:
No A & D. Products containing heavy amounts of petroleum can draw the ink out of the skin. Keep this moist with a LIGHT coat only of Tattoo Goo/or like product. The other option is Aquaphor (get at a drugstore). This area needs air & should not be covered with plastic as that can harbor bacteria. Don't need that in a healing wound do you? Apply the goo product as often as needed. Do NOT let it scab. 3M gauze pads work great as they allow the area to breathe. Good luck & happy healing to you! =)
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