Itching after washing tattoos is considered to be related to infection, allergy and other reasons, and it is recommended that medication and general treatment be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.
1. Infection: If you don’t pay attention to local care after washing the tattoo, it may be secondary to infection, resulting in local itching. Try not to scratch, it is easy to aggravate the infection, and may also leave a scar.
It is recommended to disinfect with iodine, and at the same time can be under the guidance of the doctor local application of erythromycin ophthalmic ointment or mupirocin ointment, which can play an anti-inflammatory role.
2. Allergy: If there is itching accompanied by small bumps during the recovery period after washing the tattoo, it is considered an allergic reaction. It is recommended to apply mometasone furoate cream and other glucocorticoid drugs under the guidance of a doctor, while oral antihistamine drugs such as loratadine, cetirizine and other antihistamine drugs for treatment.
In addition, during the treatment period, you should try to eat less spicy and stimulating food, quit smoking and drinking, and maintain a regular routine. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical advice and standardized treatment under the guidance of a doctor.