You just got a new tattoo, and everything seems to be going well. But, one day you notice your tattoo is cracking and drying out, and you cannot help yourself but panic. Chances are, you Googled the issue and it has led you right here. Well, if this is you, then you’re at the right place.<\/p>\n
Tattoo cracking is completely normal and pretty common when it comes to fresh ink. Even though it might be an alarming occurrence at first, you’ll learn in the following paragraphs that tattoo cracking can be easily avoided and treated.<\/p>\n
So, we’ll get into the issue of tattoo cracking, why it occurs, how you can treat it, and most importantly, how you can avoid it in the first place. Without further ado, let’s get started!<\/p>\n
Tattoo cracking, like almost anything in the world, occurs due to a number of contributing factors. So, to understand its occurrence, we need to understand the causes of the cracking. Here are the most common reasons tattoo cracking occurs;<\/p>\n
Do not be alarmed by the formation of scabs on the tattoo. This is a normal occurrence as the tattoo is an open wound that needs to heal. One of the parts of the healing process is the regeneration of the damaged skin which can only heal by creating a protective barrier, which is, in this case, scabs,<\/p>\n
Now, the scabs will normally crack. However, if you do not moisturize the skin, the scabs will grow larger and thicker, which will lead to the cracking of the tattoo. So, make sure to keep your tattoo hydrated and nourished, and if the scabs start bleeding or causing pain\/discomfort, then seek medical attention.<\/p>\n
In case your tattoo is cracking, there are a few things you can do as an emergency response. For example;<\/p>\n
Sometimes, self-diagnosis can go wrong pretty easily, but, before you do anything to treat the cracking, you need to analyze your tattoo. Now, if the tattoo is just cracking and visibly dry, or has mild scabbing, then you’re good to go. However, if the tattoo cracking is accompanied by thicker, bleeding scabs, pain, itchiness, or swelling, then you’re dealing with a tattoo infection. In such a case, all you can do is seek medical attention and proper medicine.<\/p>\n
Now, if you’re not dealing with an infection, chances are you’re dealing with skin dehydration. This means you’ll have to amp up your skin hydration. You can do this by starting to moisturize your tattoo twice a day, and additionally once after taking a shower. The best moisturizers for this occasion would be the ones that are gentle, fragrance-free, organic, vegan, and based on either shea or cocoa butter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also, make sure to keep yourself hydrated overall. Take in a minimum of 8 glasses of water daily, and eat a lot of fruits to keep yourself hydrated. This will make your skin hydrated as well, and not to mention more resilient and stronger in the tattoo healing process.<\/p>\n If you think that by removing the scabs your tattoo will be smooth and shiny, you’re wrong. By forcibly removing scabs, you can cause more harm than good. First of all, you can introduce additional bacteria from your fingernails, causing an infection. Then, you can enable severe tattoo cracking by removing the skin’s protective barrier, which is the scabs.<\/p>\n As we mentioned, showering<\/a> with hot or warm water can dehydrate the skin and strip it of its natural oils. As a result, your tattoo can start cracking, and it’s not a pretty sight. To prevent that, make sure to shower with lukewarm water. After the shower, do not forget to apply a thin layer of moisturizer to hydrate and nourish the skin.<\/p>\n To prevent tattoo cracking is pretty easy. Here are some tips and tricks you can utilize to help your tattoo heal smoothly, crack-free;<\/p>\n There are several reasons why your tattoo’s cracking is accompanied by blood. First of all, blood may occur if your skin is dehydrated and overly dry<\/strong>. In such cases, the scabs can stretch the already damaged skin, which can cause them to break, open the healing skin and cause bleeding.<\/p>\n Scabs act as a protective barrier over the healing skin, so when they break, they can cause bleeding.<\/p>\n\n
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How Can I Prevent Tattoo Cracking?<\/h3>\n
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Tattoo Cracking FAQs<\/h2>\n
Why Is My Tattoo Cracking and Bleeding Simultaneously?<\/h3>\n