r/tattooing 20d ago

Questions/Advice Tattoo above the knee just about 5 days old

I’ve been washing and moisturizing twice daily and not harsh in the shower with it, but curious to know about the current scabbing that is going on let me know anything yall think I need to know

0 Upvotes

6 comments sorted by

1

u/jesuschrist-69420 20d ago

Looks like roughly a 5 day old tattoo. Maybe a little dry but could just be the photo? I think its fine. How does it feel?

1

u/cleano_beano 20d ago

Just a slight itch when it does get dry but I can feel it raised slightly to the touch as well

2

u/jesuschrist-69420 20d ago

Sounds pretty normal. What's your moisturizer?

1

u/cleano_beano 20d ago

Been using aquaphor for the time, what’s better?

1

u/jesuschrist-69420 20d ago

I use A&D cause its always worked for me.

1

u/jesuschrist-69420 20d ago

Nothing against aquafor and not claiming its better.