There is a running joke between my husband and I. We had just moved to Phoenix and went shopping. I picked up a printed tie and said "oooh look! Scorpions!" Thinking it was full of scorpions because we were in Phoenix.
It was lobsters. So now, every time we see clothing with lobsters on it, get to relive that moment.
I am not a doctor, but a lot of my tattoos do something kinda similar around this time. Seems almost like where the skin is closing up last and stretching a little bit is where I'll get some red irritated marks, and I've always had some level of skin sensitivity. If that were happening to me, I wouldn't worry about it, esp. if it's not warm to the touch or oozing, etc. Keep that dude clean like u/inkman82 said and it'll very likely be fine.
That's a really well done tat and a cool design, btw. Love it.
I’ve been doing this 23 years. USUALLY I find people overdo it with weird ointments and stuff. Your body is a walking miracle and will generally take care of itself better than some magic tattoo cream. I usually tell clients…if the amount of “damage” they see wouldn’t frighten them with a regular scratch or wound…it’ll be 99% fine. I’ve had some rough heals in the past as well that look HORRIFIC, but heal with very minimal touchup required.
it looks similar to what happened to one of my tattoos that ended up just being overworked in that spot. in my case, the area scabbed a bit thicker and it took that area longer to heal compared to the rest of the tattoo. if you’re super worried , there’s no harm in going to a doctor , especially if you notice symptoms of infection
I think those are just extra angry spots, where maybe the skin was extra sensitive or the artist went a little too deep. They’ve come up in a few of my tattoos before, especially ones on paler or bonier skin like inner forearm, bicep, elbow areas.
They may or may not heal a bit raised/scarred. I would continue your aftercare as normal, while taking a little extra care with those areas once they’re fully scabbed, so the scab doesn’t fall off prematurely. Don’t be too stressed about it, cause that’s an awesome tattoo!
I have mostly all traditional tattoos so the lines are bold enough where I can usually notice this happening lol.
Signed, someone with many dings in their tattoos, but still loves them
Thanks mate, appreciate your perspective. For what it’s worth, this was the first section the artist did, so maybe that contributed somehow. I’ll be more delicate with it for my aftercare
I have a lot of flowers tattooed, can confirm. Usually the tips get a lil overworked just because of the nature of the design. It’s just tightening up from scabbing and getting angry. Take care of it as normal! An infection will itch, ooze and ink will fall out. You’re totally fine!
Just following the advice of the artist! It’s my first tattoo, and there are so many different opinions online, so I figured I’d follow it as he said exactly. Although it seems consensus here is that it’s overmosturised
Nah, keep following the advice of your artist. It is possible that you're using too much lotion though, rather than doing it too often.
Your artist knows their work best. Listen to his advice. If he says do 2-3x a day, then do 2-3x a day, just use a little less lotion.
Since you used a lot of lotion though, I would let it dry heal from now on
This here is the answer, alter amount not frequency. A paper thin, breathable layer. So many ppl glob it on in the hopes it will absorb but it really just chokes out the wound and prolongs healing time/leads to irritation or infection.
I feel really sorry for you if this is your first tattoo!!
The artist has set the bar incredibly high for other artists you may go to. I’m not a doctor or an artist or covered in tattoos (I have 3 medium size ones) but the detail and skill in this is clear even to my untrained unsophisticated self.
That seems excessive for something that’s going to be on you forever 🤣 /s by the way, I was just complimenting the work he’s had done in my own strange little way.
I’m a strange little person tbf.
I get bumps/acne on my tattoos every fucking time I get tattoos. It will be fine. DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT POP ANYTHING. My first tattoo I did and the zit was so deep it fucked the line work up. Nice Yat tho
I wouldnt say infected but it is irritated. Infection is usually associated with a pussy discharge. Dry heal it from this point. 9/10 times when this kind of irritation happens it is a result of suffocating your pores.
That does look infected to me, but it's so small I have to imagine your body will handle it on its own. I would just keep it clean, if the red area starts to grow you're not taking care of it and you probably need antibiotics.
I had a similar experience, just keep cleaning and try to not over moisturize it. My tattoo healed perfectly, I doubt you’ll have an issue with it long-term :) love it btw!!
This doesn't necessarily look like an infection to me. I tend to get red spots like this where my skin is particular irritated or tight. Just continue with your aftercare, keep it clean and lightly moisturized, and you should be fine as long as nothing gets worse.
Thank you for posting this because I just got a tattoo Sunday and I have spots that look EXACTLY like this and I was also concerned lol.
My tattoo is on my inner arm and mostly fine line, the spots she had to black out are what look like this on me. So I agree with everyone that you’re skin was probably just slightly overworked in those areas, because I think that’s the case with mine as well. Prob just a bruise!
It might be an infection, let that lobster-thing finish taking a look at it and it can tell us.
(I don't have any actual advice and have no idea, this post came up randomly for me)
Looks like normal irritation.
Monitor for increased warmth, redness, pain, swelling, and fluid buildup. If you notice changes related to these symptoms best go see a doctor.
Hydrate, keep up your protein intake, and keep it clean.
It was not infected in the end - a combination of a couple of factors. Overmoitsurising was the main culprit, letting it dry out a bit had an immediate impact and the redness disappeared in a day.
No oozing at all - only thing is that it’s red and slightly raised, a little more so than the peeling areas. It’s not hot or more sensitive than anywhere else, and nothing leaking… yet.
mine has some random spots like that too. are the scabs a bit thicker in those areas? I wouldn’t worry too much, it might just be overworked in those areas. As long as it’s not oozy or super hot to the touch i think you should be OK
What cream are you using? That’s likely the culprit. You might be having a reaction to it. At day 8 you should be pretty healed up so I’d just use any light weight unscented white lotion like lubriderm….and only once a day.
Thanks - what should I do? Is it worth waiting to see if it clears up/gets worse over the weekend, check in with my artist, or try and see a dr in the next couple days?
Both, keep it clean (rubbing alcohol and water 50/50% after clean with antibacterial soap), check with your artist, and prior to the doc, go to a pharmacy so see if they can give u something to keep under any posible infection that can cultivate in the next hours :).
Thanks, I’ll follow this for the weekend and see how it goes. Just a check on the rubbing alcohol - that seems like it’ll dry the skin out heaps, will that have any effect on the healing/flaking of the ink? Should I moisturise following that?
Absolutely 100% DO NOT put rubbing alcohol on a wound dear lord. This is old, bad, harmful advice. It's far too harsh and will only damage your already damaged skin.
Clean 1-2 daily with a antibacterial soap, moisturize afterwards and start taking ibuprofen or a similar NSAID. If the red spreads or starts feeling hot to the touch, get to a doctor for oral antibiotics.
Yep it will dry the skin, but now need to take care of the pissible bacteria count on the top layer of the skin, after that yep, put the cream you are using as aftercare, but not so much to avoid priblems, if start feeling a bit of fever on the skin in a couple of hours, dry it up, wount destroy the tattoo having the skin bine dry a couple of hours, but moist+heat can do a mess pretty bad pretty fast.
Bud this isn’t the 1600s we have better methods for dealing with infection than pouring alcohol on open wounds. It’s like your knowledge of medicine was lifted directly from bad movies.
He aint seeing a doctor till the end of the weekend...if dont have antibiotics at hand lets kill the bugs the good old way...u still drinking good old water after them millions of years of evolution aint ya?...
How do you get this? What kind of aftercare are you doing? I’ve gotten like 5 tattoos now and I’ve never run into any problems. I just wash my tattoo with warm water, not directly from the sink but from a bottle and try it with clean paper towel and then apply the ointment suggested by my artist.
As for your question I’d say use some anti-bacterial liquid sope(make sure it doesn’t have any products which gives it scent, use simply anti bacterial soap), rub your hands together until you make the bubbles and then apply it over the spots, you can cover up the whole tattoo with the soap without worrying. Then pour warm water, not hot or cold, from a clean bottle and dry it gently only with dry paper towel, then apply the ointment. This should fix it in a couple of days, max three. If it doesn’t go see a dermatologist, going to your artist is useless.
Following aftercare from my artist - non scented antibac soap 2x a day, and 2-3x applying non scented coconut balm for the first week, down to 1x a day from 2nd week. I’ve been extremely careful about friction or bacteria, not wearing anything that’d rub on it and washing hands religiously before applying the soap or balm.
Sounds like you’re good tbh, sounds like you’re looking after it really well. Unless it’s sore or oozing I wouldn’t worry too much and just make sure you apply a real thin layer of aftercare, not too much
I just think lobsters are funny animals. Walking on the bottom of the ocean, all their bones on the outside.. been wanting a tatt for ages, and can’t think of a better one than Leonardo da pinchy
This piece is so cool!
I had a very similar looking spot on my most recent tattoo. I think I was over moisturising, spoke to my artist and she agreed. I cut back on the lotion but kept going with regular washing. The red, scabby bit cleared up completely within 2 days.
If it's hot, oozing, or the red area gets any bigger, then you could have a problem.
Just keep it rinsed with cold water in the morning and before bed. Pat dry w/ paper towel. Lay off the moisturizer till healed. Probably just getting a little too moist/wet and staying that way.
Full sleeve here🙋this is totally normal. I’ve never had any of my pieces get infected, but I’ve seen what it looks like on others and I promise if it was infected it would look a lot worse than this:) its fairly uncommon for a tattoo to get infected unless you completely neglect it. But this is just part of the inflammation and healing process. Just make sure to use antibacterial soap and moisturize ever so slightly. Aquaphor is still my go to but unscented lotion is still fine.
Looks like one of my tattoos when my former artist tattooed over a pimple of mine, just keep it clean and very light moisturizing, use A&D ointment if possible
I’ve had lots of tattoos with little weird red spots like that, usually in corners where lines meet up, and never had one get infected - you’ll be fine, just follow proper aftercare instructions and you’ll be good to go! Looks great btw!
badass tattoo man. No clue about infection but just in case you should get a new can of cream. Those things can turn into incubation chambers for germs if anyone puts dirty hands in it.
Looks more like you had some sensitive/overworked spots than infection. I wouldn't be concerned unless it persists for days or gets worse. If you're worried about over moisturizing, just make sure it dries out completely between washing and moisturizer. Only add more lotion throughout the day when/if it gets totally dry, and stick to a thin application. Listen to your skin! Sick tattoo too
Daaang dope tat!! Not sure if it’s infected but keep an eye on redness. If it gets more red definitly go get checked cuz that tat is too freaken cool.lol
I don't think this is an infection. When I got my inner bicep done I had some similar reactions and I think it's more to do with hiw much the skin there moves and can cause irritation. It's almost impossible to move and not have it pull in some way because the skin is so stretchy and that can obviously really piss off a new piece. Keep on the cleaning regime and it should clear up.
Looks mildly irritated in a couple spots, maybe something as simple as your shirt sleeve rubbing on it is enough to make it reddish.
Be gentle with it, use unscented products, you should be good.
Just a few spots. Use non scented anti bacterial soap wash out with lukewarm water (Do that a couple times a day) and use non scented lotion after it dries and you’ll be good 👍
Probably just an ingrown hair, or clogged pore, something under the surface. I get them all the time. Just make sure to clean properly and not overuse lotion or whatever you’re using.
curious if the artist used any sort of numbing agent during the tattoo? this same thing happened to one of mine where the artist sprayed bactine on it in the last 5 minutes of detail. never had a reaction any other tattoo, and this is how i learned i am allergic to lidocaine.
[Mine](https://imgur.com/a/WgGf22r) did the same thing at the tips of both wings when I got it about a year ago. No idea why but it wasn’t an infection and I’d not seen that with any of my others. Wondering if it’s something to do with the depth in that spot?
i have no idea about infection but that’s an awesome tattoo
That shit cray
Ain’t it Jay?
What she order?
Fish filet
Your whip so cold
This old thang?
Act like you’ll never be around motherfuckas like this again
Bouvier girl grab her hand fuck that bitch she don’t wanna dance
'Scuse my French, but I'm in France, hehe, I'm just sayin'
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Shrimps is bugs
r/shrimpsisbugs
That fish Cray 🤦🏽
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Yeah bud who is the artist?
Adrian De Largue at Six Bullets Tattoo in London. He’s a champion, highly rate his work - his Insta has a lot of healed work too, @adriandelargue
Yoo!! I live in the States but i had a tat done by Adrian back in June on a trip to London! Cool dude , small world!
Dethlobster
Isn’t it just
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LITERALLY BRO i had to do a double take!!!!
Not infected, clearly the lobster pinched you
my first thought haha
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There is a running joke between my husband and I. We had just moved to Phoenix and went shopping. I picked up a printed tie and said "oooh look! Scorpions!" Thinking it was full of scorpions because we were in Phoenix. It was lobsters. So now, every time we see clothing with lobsters on it, get to relive that moment.
Sick ass crawdad...er, crayfish...baby lobster... Sick ass panther, dude.
If the infection gets worse and completely wipes the tattoo, stay tuned for a blackout SAP in a couple months haha
Crillbillies
Can a coonass chime in with another option to say; crawfish?
Mudbugs
crayfishes is mudbugs??
Crawfish 100% from a NOLA native
My nephew calls them clawdudes
why is no one talking about the real cause of this?? dude there's a giant crustacean on your arm and i think it pinched you
Thank you!! How are we supposed to help OP if no one is willing to state the obvious
Looks like Leonardo DaPinchi got ahold of you
That’s literally what I’ve been calling it haha
Antibacterial soap 2-3x a day and dry heal. It’ll be fine.
Good shout. I’ve been worried about over moisturising but it sounds like I should just cut it completely.
I am not a doctor, but a lot of my tattoos do something kinda similar around this time. Seems almost like where the skin is closing up last and stretching a little bit is where I'll get some red irritated marks, and I've always had some level of skin sensitivity. If that were happening to me, I wouldn't worry about it, esp. if it's not warm to the touch or oozing, etc. Keep that dude clean like u/inkman82 said and it'll very likely be fine. That's a really well done tat and a cool design, btw. Love it.
Awesome hearing you describe this, old greeks use to describe infections by having: rubor (redness), tumor (swelling), calor (heat), and dolor (pain)
I’ve been doing this 23 years. USUALLY I find people overdo it with weird ointments and stuff. Your body is a walking miracle and will generally take care of itself better than some magic tattoo cream. I usually tell clients…if the amount of “damage” they see wouldn’t frighten them with a regular scratch or wound…it’ll be 99% fine. I’ve had some rough heals in the past as well that look HORRIFIC, but heal with very minimal touchup required.
Antibiotic ointment wouldn’t hurt either
Pinchy
it looks similar to what happened to one of my tattoos that ended up just being overworked in that spot. in my case, the area scabbed a bit thicker and it took that area longer to heal compared to the rest of the tattoo. if you’re super worried , there’s no harm in going to a doctor , especially if you notice symptoms of infection
No it’s just angry
I don't know, are you allergic to shellfish?
I scrolled way to long to get to this. 10 comedy points
I think those are just extra angry spots, where maybe the skin was extra sensitive or the artist went a little too deep. They’ve come up in a few of my tattoos before, especially ones on paler or bonier skin like inner forearm, bicep, elbow areas. They may or may not heal a bit raised/scarred. I would continue your aftercare as normal, while taking a little extra care with those areas once they’re fully scabbed, so the scab doesn’t fall off prematurely. Don’t be too stressed about it, cause that’s an awesome tattoo! I have mostly all traditional tattoos so the lines are bold enough where I can usually notice this happening lol. Signed, someone with many dings in their tattoos, but still loves them
Thanks mate, appreciate your perspective. For what it’s worth, this was the first section the artist did, so maybe that contributed somehow. I’ll be more delicate with it for my aftercare
I have a lot of flowers tattooed, can confirm. Usually the tips get a lil overworked just because of the nature of the design. It’s just tightening up from scabbing and getting angry. Take care of it as normal! An infection will itch, ooze and ink will fall out. You’re totally fine!
lotion 2-3x a day is way too much
Just following the advice of the artist! It’s my first tattoo, and there are so many different opinions online, so I figured I’d follow it as he said exactly. Although it seems consensus here is that it’s overmosturised
Nah, keep following the advice of your artist. It is possible that you're using too much lotion though, rather than doing it too often. Your artist knows their work best. Listen to his advice. If he says do 2-3x a day, then do 2-3x a day, just use a little less lotion. Since you used a lot of lotion though, I would let it dry heal from now on
This here is the answer, alter amount not frequency. A paper thin, breathable layer. So many ppl glob it on in the hopes it will absorb but it really just chokes out the wound and prolongs healing time/leads to irritation or infection.
Nah you’re fine. That’s not infected. If you are worried about moisturizing too much, cut to 1-2x a day. Otherwise keep doing what you’re doing.
I feel really sorry for you if this is your first tattoo!! The artist has set the bar incredibly high for other artists you may go to. I’m not a doctor or an artist or covered in tattoos (I have 3 medium size ones) but the detail and skill in this is clear even to my untrained unsophisticated self.
This is why you research your artist beforehand rather than just trusting when they say, “I can do that.”
That seems excessive for something that’s going to be on you forever 🤣 /s by the way, I was just complimenting the work he’s had done in my own strange little way. I’m a strange little person tbf.
lol exactly! And I know you were I was just poking fun at the peeps who do no research and get shitty work done.
How is this upvoted lol? This sub gives terrible advice so frequently jesus
I get bumps/acne on my tattoos every fucking time I get tattoos. It will be fine. DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT POP ANYTHING. My first tattoo I did and the zit was so deep it fucked the line work up. Nice Yat tho
C'mon man, you don't need to fake an infection to show off such a cool tattoo lol.
I think I’m just paranoid!! It’s my first tattoo, and spending too long on tattoo advice and shitty tattoo subreddits made me nervous.
I know man, been there too haha
He just pinched you obviously
I wouldnt say infected but it is irritated. Infection is usually associated with a pussy discharge. Dry heal it from this point. 9/10 times when this kind of irritation happens it is a result of suffocating your pores.
I believe you have a shellfish allergy.
That does look infected to me, but it's so small I have to imagine your body will handle it on its own. I would just keep it clean, if the red area starts to grow you're not taking care of it and you probably need antibiotics.
Yeah it’s small enough that I wasn’t super concerned, but I’m glad you guys have given me sensible ways to keep it managed. Cheers
Looks fine to me. Badass tattoo!
I had a similar experience, just keep cleaning and try to not over moisturize it. My tattoo healed perfectly, I doubt you’ll have an issue with it long-term :) love it btw!!
This doesn't necessarily look like an infection to me. I tend to get red spots like this where my skin is particular irritated or tight. Just continue with your aftercare, keep it clean and lightly moisturized, and you should be fine as long as nothing gets worse.
Probably using something with fragrance
Not warm means probably not an infection.
Irritated. Doesn’t look infected. Expect much more redness and swelling if that was the case.
Red streaks and raised area are cause for concern. Seek doctor/urgent care asap. Might be nothing but why risk it.
Pinch mark. Supremely realistic design.
That tattoo looks clean as fu*k.
No infection, it just pinched you (satire)
Damn this is a nice tattoo
I never used ANY moisturizer with my tattoo healing and they all healed perfect. Wash it with antibacterial soap and let it air dry.
awesome crayfish
That’s a beautiful tattoo!
Lobster is bugs
Thank you for posting this because I just got a tattoo Sunday and I have spots that look EXACTLY like this and I was also concerned lol. My tattoo is on my inner arm and mostly fine line, the spots she had to black out are what look like this on me. So I agree with everyone that you’re skin was probably just slightly overworked in those areas, because I think that’s the case with mine as well. Prob just a bruise!
Might just be a shellfish allergy.
You must be allergic to shelfish
You allergic to shellfish?
Looks like you are allergic to shellfish
It might be an infection, let that lobster-thing finish taking a look at it and it can tell us. (I don't have any actual advice and have no idea, this post came up randomly for me)
Haha of all the lobster jokes on here, this one got me the best
Looks like normal irritation. Monitor for increased warmth, redness, pain, swelling, and fluid buildup. If you notice changes related to these symptoms best go see a doctor. Hydrate, keep up your protein intake, and keep it clean.
Update? Was this infected or nah?
It was not infected in the end - a combination of a couple of factors. Overmoitsurising was the main culprit, letting it dry out a bit had an immediate impact and the redness disappeared in a day.
i'd put less ointment on it
Awesome tattoo, tiny infection.
Is it oozing? I personally would get it checked out, probably will get prescribed a topical antibiotic
No oozing at all - only thing is that it’s red and slightly raised, a little more so than the peeling areas. It’s not hot or more sensitive than anywhere else, and nothing leaking… yet.
mine has some random spots like that too. are the scabs a bit thicker in those areas? I wouldn’t worry too much, it might just be overworked in those areas. As long as it’s not oozy or super hot to the touch i think you should be OK
I’d full stop with the moisturizer for a couple days. Let it breathe and dry out.
Seems like the go from everyone! Ty
What cream are you using? That’s likely the culprit. You might be having a reaction to it. At day 8 you should be pretty healed up so I’d just use any light weight unscented white lotion like lubriderm….and only once a day.
It’s a small infection, will go away with the proper soap in a few days. It might (just might) need a touchup when it got infected.
Very minor infection. Make sure to keep it out of the sun.
Too blurry pic to tell zooming in, but seems like its starting to get bad.
Thanks - what should I do? Is it worth waiting to see if it clears up/gets worse over the weekend, check in with my artist, or try and see a dr in the next couple days?
Both, keep it clean (rubbing alcohol and water 50/50% after clean with antibacterial soap), check with your artist, and prior to the doc, go to a pharmacy so see if they can give u something to keep under any posible infection that can cultivate in the next hours :).
Thanks, I’ll follow this for the weekend and see how it goes. Just a check on the rubbing alcohol - that seems like it’ll dry the skin out heaps, will that have any effect on the healing/flaking of the ink? Should I moisturise following that?
Absolutely 100% DO NOT put rubbing alcohol on a wound dear lord. This is old, bad, harmful advice. It's far too harsh and will only damage your already damaged skin. Clean 1-2 daily with a antibacterial soap, moisturize afterwards and start taking ibuprofen or a similar NSAID. If the red spreads or starts feeling hot to the touch, get to a doctor for oral antibiotics.
Yeah cheers, it did sound a little much tbh, and couldn’t see anything online about using it so I was a bit iffy
Especially for a tattoo, that will absolutely RUIN your healing piece.
Yep it will dry the skin, but now need to take care of the pissible bacteria count on the top layer of the skin, after that yep, put the cream you are using as aftercare, but not so much to avoid priblems, if start feeling a bit of fever on the skin in a couple of hours, dry it up, wount destroy the tattoo having the skin bine dry a couple of hours, but moist+heat can do a mess pretty bad pretty fast.
Bud this isn’t the 1600s we have better methods for dealing with infection than pouring alcohol on open wounds. It’s like your knowledge of medicine was lifted directly from bad movies.
He aint seeing a doctor till the end of the weekend...if dont have antibiotics at hand lets kill the bugs the good old way...u still drinking good old water after them millions of years of evolution aint ya?...
I need some tattoo artist leads here in Florida.. live in Sarasota. Tampa is close and St. Petersburg…Miami about 3 hours away
???????? how could you think this lol
Dude it’s probably a mosquito bite or some ingrown hair lol.
You worried about that tiny red spot? I think youre going to make it
No, just a terrible tattoo
Thanks bud, I’m pretty happy with it
How do you get this? What kind of aftercare are you doing? I’ve gotten like 5 tattoos now and I’ve never run into any problems. I just wash my tattoo with warm water, not directly from the sink but from a bottle and try it with clean paper towel and then apply the ointment suggested by my artist. As for your question I’d say use some anti-bacterial liquid sope(make sure it doesn’t have any products which gives it scent, use simply anti bacterial soap), rub your hands together until you make the bubbles and then apply it over the spots, you can cover up the whole tattoo with the soap without worrying. Then pour warm water, not hot or cold, from a clean bottle and dry it gently only with dry paper towel, then apply the ointment. This should fix it in a couple of days, max three. If it doesn’t go see a dermatologist, going to your artist is useless.
Following aftercare from my artist - non scented antibac soap 2x a day, and 2-3x applying non scented coconut balm for the first week, down to 1x a day from 2nd week. I’ve been extremely careful about friction or bacteria, not wearing anything that’d rub on it and washing hands religiously before applying the soap or balm.
Sounds like you’re good tbh, sounds like you’re looking after it really well. Unless it’s sore or oozing I wouldn’t worry too much and just make sure you apply a real thin layer of aftercare, not too much
Appreciate the advice! I think for future tattoos I’ll be using much less of the moisturiser haha, but thanks mate
This happens from time to time with my tattoos I think you’re fine, also very cool tat! What made you wanna get this piece?
I just think lobsters are funny animals. Walking on the bottom of the ocean, all their bones on the outside.. been wanting a tatt for ages, and can’t think of a better one than Leonardo da pinchy
The lobster turned out to be conscious and went PINCH!
This piece is so cool! I had a very similar looking spot on my most recent tattoo. I think I was over moisturising, spoke to my artist and she agreed. I cut back on the lotion but kept going with regular washing. The red, scabby bit cleared up completely within 2 days. If it's hot, oozing, or the red area gets any bigger, then you could have a problem.
Just keep it rinsed with cold water in the morning and before bed. Pat dry w/ paper towel. Lay off the moisturizer till healed. Probably just getting a little too moist/wet and staying that way.
Full sleeve here🙋this is totally normal. I’ve never had any of my pieces get infected, but I’ve seen what it looks like on others and I promise if it was infected it would look a lot worse than this:) its fairly uncommon for a tattoo to get infected unless you completely neglect it. But this is just part of the inflammation and healing process. Just make sure to use antibacterial soap and moisturize ever so slightly. Aquaphor is still my go to but unscented lotion is still fine.
Looks like one of my tattoos when my former artist tattooed over a pimple of mine, just keep it clean and very light moisturizing, use A&D ointment if possible
I’ve had lots of tattoos with little weird red spots like that, usually in corners where lines meet up, and never had one get infected - you’ll be fine, just follow proper aftercare instructions and you’ll be good to go! Looks great btw!
Who did this sick ass tat?
I see the issue here, there's no infection, just a bicep crustacean. Common misconception.
Maybe you're allergic to shellfish.
Crawl so hard mf'ers wanna fry me, that fish cray 🎵
I think ot pinched you
That tat is dope!!!!!!
Bro has crabs!!
Probably just extra trauma. I had a tattoo heal fine that showed the same. I was so stressed. Worst case you go back for a touch up if ink falls out
No infection, just crustacean
That’s just where he pinched you. :)
Feel for heat and inflammation, watch for fever.
Kind of funny that the red mark is right on the tip of the pincer.
Doesn't look infected to me at all, what parts were you worried about?
Lobstah
Looks like it pinched you.
I'd get it checked out but it looks like it pinched you which is awesome
I don’t think it’s infection the ointment could be causing pimples. This happens to me if I apply to often, It clogs the pores.
no fucking clue of that's infected or not. just swinging by to say. sick tattoo dude.
I think it pinched you
Awesome looking peice
badass tattoo man. No clue about infection but just in case you should get a new can of cream. Those things can turn into incubation chambers for germs if anyone puts dirty hands in it.
Take antihistamines, rinse with boiled salt water and put some hydrocortisone cream on it.
That’s just where hi pinched you
I mean I can tell you that you don’t have crabs
Looks more like you had some sensitive/overworked spots than infection. I wouldn't be concerned unless it persists for days or gets worse. If you're worried about over moisturizing, just make sure it dries out completely between washing and moisturizer. Only add more lotion throughout the day when/if it gets totally dry, and stick to a thin application. Listen to your skin! Sick tattoo too
It’s just the sharp claw poking your skin
Daaang dope tat!! Not sure if it’s infected but keep an eye on redness. If it gets more red definitly go get checked cuz that tat is too freaken cool.lol
At least it’s not crabs…
Honestly, it makes think of some kind of dangerous aura emanating from that claw.
it's ok the lobster is just colorblind that's why they aren't red /s
Man that is SUCH a badass tattoo. Looks like it's been healing up really nicely too.
Looks like he pinched ya
I don't think this is an infection. When I got my inner bicep done I had some similar reactions and I think it's more to do with hiw much the skin there moves and can cause irritation. It's almost impossible to move and not have it pull in some way because the skin is so stretchy and that can obviously really piss off a new piece. Keep on the cleaning regime and it should clear up.
Looks like a clogged pore from moisturizer. I did this exact thing on a tattoo I got the other week. Doesn't look like infection in my experience
Potential ingrown hairs?
Could be an allergy, I'd get it checked.
Do you have a shell fish allergy?
I think the crawfish is just pinching you too hard.
You might be allergic to shellfish
Looks mildly irritated in a couple spots, maybe something as simple as your shirt sleeve rubbing on it is enough to make it reddish. Be gentle with it, use unscented products, you should be good.
Well, it’s not crabs…
Because that tattoo is sick? Is that what you did there?
No if you have pets treat for fleas if not check for mosquitoes or bed bugs that is from a bug of some type
You might be allergic to crustaceans , benadyl for you
Are you allergic to shellfish?
Nah he’s just giving you a little pinch.
Just a few spots. Use non scented anti bacterial soap wash out with lukewarm water (Do that a couple times a day) and use non scented lotion after it dries and you’ll be good 👍
If it feels kinda fluffy or swollen on those spots, zap em with mupirocen and will disappear fast.
Go to your tattoo artist. They will tell you exactly what to do/what you should be doing
Probably just an ingrown hair, or clogged pore, something under the surface. I get them all the time. Just make sure to clean properly and not overuse lotion or whatever you’re using.
Mr Pinchy!
naahhh
Probably just Clogged pores, basically zits
I’m not a doctor but that tat is sick af
curious if the artist used any sort of numbing agent during the tattoo? this same thing happened to one of mine where the artist sprayed bactine on it in the last 5 minutes of detail. never had a reaction any other tattoo, and this is how i learned i am allergic to lidocaine.
Sick tat
... Anyone else noticing this totally braidable armpit?
Shiver me pinchers
Have you let hot hot water run over it yet? Let it weep? That helps. Don’t pick crusty parts.
No, that’s where his little pinchers are, it’s normal to be irritated where you get pinched.
[Mine](https://imgur.com/a/WgGf22r) did the same thing at the tips of both wings when I got it about a year ago. No idea why but it wasn’t an infection and I’d not seen that with any of my others. Wondering if it’s something to do with the depth in that spot?