My new tattoos sting like crazy!?

I got 2 tattoos done literally last night right below my wrists. I know tattoos are wounds, so they're gonna hurt for the first few days, but I was wondering if there was any way to relieve a little bit of the sting. I'm currently using Curel (sp?) as directed by the artist, and it's actually what I think is causing the stinging/burning sensation. Any tips?

Probably the only thing to get that will help is Solarcaine or something that will numb the pain. Be sure and keep the area clean (VERY CLEAN) with antibacterial soap. We just had a young lady (18-years-old) in the ER last week who died from an infection from having her nipples pierced. She developed a horrible infection and by the time her mother got her to the hospital it was too late.

Call me an old fogie and don't give me the "BEST ANSWER"....I don't CARE IN THE LEAST....you young people go and have tattoos done and suffer from the repercussions from them for years to come. You will someday (hopefully) be a senior citizen and I can tell you....It is NOT going to be "cool" looking when you are 50-60 years old and have tattoos on your friggin wrists. Instant gratification...making a "statement"....Examine your intentions BIG TIME! Yeah, it's gonna be real cool holding your grandchildren in Olan Mills photographs with tattoos on your wrists. JEEZ!!!!!

At least get tattoos where it's not visible to everyone.

LOL Glad I made my point. Hope you feel better soon!!!! Report It

Tequilla for tatoo pain.

Neosporin sooths the pain and helps it heal quicker

no just keep it moisturized dont pick it, go swimming til its healed, no sun tanning til it s healed and dont scratch it,. keep it clean and the pain wil go away

ice in a plastic bag & hold on area - in a few moments pain will be relieved - hold on area for 20 min. you can use once pe hour. Also 2 to 3 Alieve will work.

You might be allergic to something in the Curel. Try using cocoa butter instead. You can find it in a little round tub in the lotion section at Wal*Mart or a similar store. I've used it on all of my tattoos because it helps them heal nicely and keeps them moisturized.

If you want to get something a little more specific for tattoos, try Tattoo Goo or H2Ocean for tattoos. Both are available at most tattoo places and also at stores like Hot Topic. H2Ocean is made with natural ocean water, so people rarely have allergic reactions to it.

If changing the product doesn't help, you may be allergic to the dyes of the tattoo itself. If this is the case, make sure you either go see your tattoo artist, or go to a doctor, because if action isn't taken quickly, it can become a really nasty infection and ruin the tattoos permanently.

Good luck!

You COULD take some sort of topical anesthetic like solarcaine or something containing lidocaine, but I'd ask your artist first. I've repeatedly been told to not put anything on new tats (except for odorless/colorless lotion) so you don't fade your color.

A&D Ointment is the best for new tattoos---use that until it is completely healed, then switch to a good non-scented, sensitive skin moisturizer (Lubriderm, for example).