there's really no need to take possibly dangerous pharmaceuticals when a little lotion or aloe vera can do the trick.
antihistamines are designed to fight histamines, that is allergens. itchiness from dry skin (from a healing tattoo) is not an allergic reaction, so treating it with allergy medication isn't appropriate and exposes the patient to unnecessary risks from the drugs in the medication.
9 Comments
CodingCarpenter@lemm.ee · 7 pts · 2y
That looks fantastic! Remember not to scratch or peel the flakes off. I find slapping helps me through the worst of it
CptInsane0@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Oh I've been slapping up a storm. Today seems a little less itchy, so maybe not too many more days.
dohpaz42@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
It puts the lotion on the skin, or it’ll need the needle again.
CptInsane0@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Oh I'm keeping a nice layer (but not too thick) on there.
proper@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Hptyhop84@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Very nice, love octopi
Volkditty@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Looks good!
gregorum@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y
no scratchies! but gentle pats are acceptable! moisturizing will help relieve the itchiness.
also, very nice!
ma11en@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Antihistamines can help too.
gregorum@lemm.ee · -5 pts · 2y
there's really no need to take possibly dangerous pharmaceuticals when a little lotion or aloe vera can do the trick.
antihistamines are designed to fight histamines, that is allergens. itchiness from dry skin (from a healing tattoo) is not an allergic reaction, so treating it with allergy medication isn't appropriate and exposes the patient to unnecessary risks from the drugs in the medication.