Tattooers: What is/are the worst thing(s) someone can do to a tattoo?

[pidjones]

This is why I wear a long-sleeve tee shirt the first night. I stand in the shower and soak it free the next morning, remove it, finish the shower and apply my artist's aftercare. Has worked well for me. I normally sleep in the buff, so I really look forward to getting that plasma stage over!

[66pens87]

Sorry, I did not read all of the comments. With that said, I am sure they have been mentioned, but stay out of the sun, no picking scabs, and do not over moisturize. In fact, I no longer moisturize at all. Just 3 nice washes a day. Pat dry.

[Guerillaneedles]

Someone asked me once if he could re-use the clingfilm I wrapped him in after the tattoo, if he washed it! No dude don't be cheap. Get to tesco and buy a roll!

[Transcendence]

Picking, I gotta force myself not to and tell myself I gonna screw it up if I do

[Garrett]

My new one scarred up a bit and i did all i could. The thing is i don't know if it was me or the artist. The parts that scarred felt like he was pushing too hard almost immediately..