Is it normal for my tattoo to look pale after the scab comes off?
550820
Put some lotion on, the ink will rise back to the top in time, if not brightened up within about 6 weeks go back and get in touched up; they should do that for free.
386075
ok, none of these answers are correct.  i'm a tattoo artist.  you need to wait at least two weeks before immersing it in water for long periods of time.  this means swimming and taking a bath.  you can take showers because you're not soaking it.  ever notice what happens to a scab after you take a bath?  it falls off.  this is exactly what you don't want to happen with a tattoo.  it takes at least a full month for a tattoo to heal completely.  generally after two weeks you are through the flaking and/or scabbing stage, so it is usually safe at that point to go swimming.  by the way, if you have any more questions, please ask a tattoo artist.  they are the only ones that know for sure.
359672
haha this was just asked i thought.  I get the same problem on my upper arms bro, coco butter lotion W/ vitemin E twice a day when you get up and when you go to sleep every day.  It will take the color out of the marks and if they're smaller make em heal away.
460947
You need to make sure that your tat is COMPLETELY healed before going....if it is, put the highest SPF you can find on it and bandage it with the non-stick gauze (curad works the best) and tape....Make sure it is completely covered so you don't lose the color...if it gets too hot or you can feel it burning, either put a towel over it or get out!!Good Luck!!
173736
Marks like that are said to be heart, liver or kidney, so maybe you should go see a Doctor. \n\nBut it could be an old injury, just showing up now, I have a line that runs the same direction, but it's not colored, in fact most of my nails have this. As we age, we lose oils that we had when we were younger and we notice stuff that was once not there.
509086
yeah it will sting for a good week nothing to worry about\nit will peel aswell but dont make it peel by rippping the scabs off\nnot healthy no no no\ntake good care of it for two weeks\ndont go in the beach or a pool, and try to keep sunlight away from it\noh and yes it will itch alooooot, dont scratch it\nyoull be taking the chance of removing ink\nanother no no no\nENJOY and CONGRADS
1031076
Maybe you have sensitive skin. Be sure to always use a new razor, but in your case it will probably still irritate the skin. I would suggest letting it grow out and then prepare for pain...waxing! The results will last for weeks and hopefully you won't be red under the arm for more than a few hours.
1031382
there could be some infection there. Just put a clean dry dressing on every day. do not use neopsorin on it. This just keeps the area wet. Give it a couple more days. What you could do is take a pen and mark the area of redness on your arm and if the redness goes out of this area you know it is getting bigger and should probably get on an antibiotic. Sometimes the trauma to the area can cause it to be red. This is not always a sign of infection. If you start to notice a large amount of puss like drainage and redness, then get to a dr.
550443
You can take a dose of Vitamin K, that is the antidote for warfarin. Otherwise, yes, your tattoo might not look as nice and there is a higher chance of uncontrolled bleeding and scarring
173068
thats ok, what you are seeing are the hairs which are going to peep out of your skin in a few days.\n\nWhile there is nothing wrong with shaving off hair from the underarm region, the underarm region does tend to get darker especially with Indian women, since they have black or brown hair. This hair is not pulled out from the roots, and so it is often visible below the skin even after shaving, especially if you are light-skinned. If you have not had any problems with shaving your underarms, and if your armpits have not darkened, you can continue shaving them\n\nI highly recommend waxing or if you cant stand the idea of that, try shaving your underarms in different directions?  The hairs all grow in different directons.\n\nGood Luck!!!
923130
Put Cortisone cream  on it!  It will help soften it, take out the red and any scab will be gone in hours!  Make sure you use a fair amount and rub it in well!  Do it every few hours the first day and you should be perfect!
478167
A small scar can be easily covered-I had a 1/2 inch round raised scar on my foot and had a star tattooed over it. Even though with close inspection you can still see the raised bit, no one ever notices and I feel much more self confident. \nScarring on your entire back may be hard to cover-have you talked to a dr about dermal fillers or other minor cosmetic surgical processes. The cost may not be much different, considering you will pay a lot for an excellent tattoo artist (especially for such a large tattoo), which you will want in this case.
555245
Try using something called "Mederma". It's scar cream and it's amazing! I had a few cuts that were in a prominent place and I used it and they're gone. No trace at all.
1000746
After piercings, it is quite common to have soreness and swelling for a few days. But, you should watch out for a few changes. If the piercing hurts more than it did the day after you got it pierced, if you see red streaks around the piercing, if you have any discharge that looks yellow or greenish, then you might have an infection or you might be allergic to the metal you were pierced with. It is highly unlikely that you would have an infection after 3 days, but you might. And you should only have stainless steel in your piercing at this point. If you are experiencing any of this, or if you have any questions, I suggest you first talk to a licenced piercing/tattoo artist. They can tell you if it is normal or not. If you have any doubts, go to a doctor and see what they suggest. They might reccommend that you remove the jewelry or they could give you a round of antibiotics.\n\nFor now, you might try sucking on popsicles or chewing ice. Avoid ANYTHING spicy or carbonated.\n\nIn any case, at least consult a professional. Good luck.
603927
If there is a scab there, and it has been properly drained - it seems like you are well on your way to healing. If you are still concerned, I would check with the Doc.
170893
your epidermis cells "fall off". Your dermis stays. \nThe ink is in the dermis. \nSee links.\n\nBut good thought!
949348
Its likely that you had some infection under the scab.  Keep eating and drinking and it will fade...;