Is my Tattoo Infected?

[Dhanvi123]

I got it about a week ago and it’s my first tattoo, and I’m really really paranoid! 

[oboogie]

Read alllll the other threads about this very same topic:

• Keep it clean and dry.
• You are putting too much shit on it and smothering it.
• If it isn't hot with puss, it likely isn't infected.

[oboogie]

21 hours ago, barbaraklein574 said:

I think it can turn into keloids. same as mine. you need to use silicone keloid sheets to pressure and shrink keloids.

This is not accurate. Keloids aren't that common. This person is futzing with their tattoo too much and smothering it.

Edited March 16, 2022 by oboogie

[Hogrider]

For the love of God don’t go back to that person; that’s really rough.

[Dhanvi123]

The tattoo is healing good now! I was not giving it time to air dry after I washed it and patted it down with paper towels. I just applied ointment right after. 

[oboogie]

Quit putting shit on it. Just keep it clean and let it dry out.