Fellow tattooed friends: Do your tattoo's itch or become raised at times?

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   EdmondLashposted 7 years ago

   Yeah this is happening right now to a 9 year old tattoo on my calf area. I've been scratching like crazy as it doesn't looks that great anyways, adds character lol. I will definitely  put some ointment on it, I thought it was fleas or something from my dog. I have noticed that I had some extra expensive store bought corn moonshine left, so I added lemon for some reason. That made all my tattoos itch, but I just rubbed them, lasted a few days.

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   yevgueneyposted 7 years ago

   Sometimes they do get raised but mine don't itch.  If they do, I would recommend using Aquafor.

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   Dylanie Abplanalpposted 7 years ago

   My tattoos do get dry at times and start to itch. Obviously when you first get the tattoo it will be raised and itchy as it is healing. But for me it isn't unusual for my tattoo to itch at times. But for me, my tattoos do not raise at all since I've received them.

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   Mindy Laceyposted 7 years ago

   I went to my dr. About my tattoos raising up after 12 years. 1) medications (Tylenol, mucinex, etc) cause inflammation 2) dehydration is main key factor. Get hydrated and see if it helps

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   Kate Alyceposted 7 years ago

   I have three tattoos, all black and white. One is on my wrist, one is on my right shoulder blade, and one is on the inside of my left ankle. My first one, which I have had for two years, on my wrist, is the only one I have had a problem with itching. Also, only part of it itches. This is also the only part that is raised. I guess I just assumed it was because it was on a very muscle-less part of the body, but I guess I don't know.

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   Lena Mao Weaverposted 7 years ago

   
   
   Mines just raised, it's always this one mostly. I have many and the others do raise as well maybe once a year or 2. I read someone said it could be the outline that it was done too deep. I am thinking the same. First it usually itches for a couple minutes then raise and stay that way for about an hour. I just leave it alone and it usually goes down on its own.

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   MandyLorijnposted 7 years ago

   I have several tattoos,  some black, some colour.  I have one in particular  (all black one) of which the lines raise every now and again. This tattoo is approx 17 yrs old.  No idea why this happens and only the last few years.  It doesn't itch at all, no redness, it just swells. I only noticed because my husband gave me a neck rub and pointed it out. It comes and goes,  is this something I should worry about?

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   Choochamoposted 7 years ago

   I have 2 tattoos and they have never been raised after years of having them. They do itch sometimes but I think it's just the skin itself and not the tattoo necessarily.

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   Laura Shultzposted 7 years ago

   I have an old tattoo that gets itchy and the outlines raised too. I had it done back in the late 80's and every so often this happens

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    Martine Andersenposted 7 years ago

    Yeah, I have one I took 3 yrs ago and this is still raised. The tattoo-artist told me this was probably my skin reacting to the ink and was very normal. He told me to put on some body lotion and that's it!

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    Kriz Smithposted 7 years ago

    I have the staring of half of a back piece, so just the outline. It blew out a little bit after getting done so it's permanently raised, and it's always itches. My tattoos that are not blown out never get itchy and are flush to my skin. Maybe the artist put the ink in too deep and the artwork is a bit blown out.

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    Tabithatopp38posted 7 years ago

    I have 14 tats and yes two of mine do that....my half sleeve and one on my back. Drives me crazy sometimes, I thought it was just me!!

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    wangxizng851posted 7 years ago

    there are many different factors which cause itching.
    try to find the reason for the itching and cut those reasons and then go for the cure.
    if you could not find the reason of itching then consult a good Dermatologist.
    but if the itching still persists then its better to remove the tattoos instead of facing further complications.
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    BradleyGirlposted 7 years ago

    I have one thirty tattoos there is times the outline of mine do get raised and itch. This is just temporary. Some of my tattoos I've had over twenty years now.  What causes this I was told from the skin stretching. This could be from gaining weight, to medical conditions, anything. I'd the itching gets to bad I apply itch cream or take a couple of Benadryl. The itching and outline swelling does pass it's temporary.

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    sivasubrahmanyamposted 6 years ago

    The picture is totally disturbing me. I have seen some people feeling itchy around the tattoo area. I have seen that most of them do not drink sufficient water and expose the tattoo area more to the sun radiation. The water they use for bath contains some agents which are causing this swelling. 2. The colors particularly the black will absorb more radiation that causes itching when it is used inside a picture. If it is in the border area it causes bumps along the border of the Tattoo. The red color causes more itching wherever it is used as it reflects more red color which most of the people allergic to.
    3. Another reason is being sensitive to certain foods and drugs.
    
    Better to take the treatment with a Banana Peel. I think most of you are familiar I think.
    Shortly I am making a post on that with my personal experience.

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    EmilyJYyoungposted 6 years ago

    I have been having this same issue on a tattoo that's almost four years old. It's been going on for two years. I just read an article on possible mold in ink by the FDA. I've lived with cortisone cream or Benadryl, but can't figure out what strikes an itching episode. Just some info to pass along about the mold I went to a very reputable shop and have many other tattoos from the same artist so I believe it's not his fault.

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    AllisonKSposted 6 years ago

    I have a decent sized one on my left shoulder blade that never caused me any problems, not even through the healing process did it bug me, and being my first tattoo i thought then the healing and after math process for the rest of the ones i wanted would be a breeze but that was all DECEPTION. i have one that stretches from the right side of my stomache, where the ribs begin and goes down to the hips and the outer lines do tend to raise from time to time, but not the inner lines. the color has never raised. I have one on my right shin with some words, the words raise up very little (it's all outline) but the rest doesn't. and then i have one on my arm, this one i JUST got in february tho and it's my biggest peice and it's all black work so that's still raised throughout.. i wanna say like half of it is at least raised in random spots. the other ones i have ive had for at least 2+ years.

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    Jared Anthonyposted 6 years ago

    Naw, I tattoo myself all the time. I never even put lotion or ointment on them and never have felt an itch. Just flaking and a scab every now and then. And I have tatted up my entire leg.

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    Angela Hognerposted 6 years ago

    I have two tattoos both of them raise at different times and are itchy when this occurs. I always notice the itch then realize it's raised. I have mostly related mine to heat. I will also keep an eye on other factors from here on to see if I can find a common link.

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    kellyksposted 6 years ago

    yes indeed I have seen this and even mine has definitely raised but does not itches. Even tattoos which have healed complete are often seen raised and the color also starts fading. This could happen because of a number of reasons like weather conditions, allergies to the ink and so on. I have realized my two tattoos generally raise during rainy seasons and a friend of mine also has tattoos and his tattoos get very bumpy in summer season. You can help yourself by applying Aloe vera, coconut oil, and even some mild allergy medication can bring down the raised tattoo instead. Even baby oil can help you with the itchiness and the bumps of your tattoo. Hope my advise helps.

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    Charli82posted 6 years ago

    Mines does the same thing also. Not a lot but sometimes. I'm 35 and I got this one on my inner rgt fore arm and I got this when I was 17yrs old and it was done with Indian ink. Idk. I'm in great health and I have no diseases. It's my only one that does it. A tattoo artist told me its scarred and that's why it does it. I find it quite strange tbh

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    Chris leopatdposted 6 years ago

    Hi I'm 17 years old and I'm having the same problem with the tattoo on my back i got it about a year ago the outlines welt up and get a little itchy I've asked my tattoo artist friends and some say medication some say weather and some say hiv or aids I don't think it's hiv or aids cuz I seen my artist take the needle and the tube fresh out of a new package. I'm very confused/concerned about what I'm dealing with

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    Tasha May Whiteposted 6 years ago

    I have several tattoos and my first one always seems to raise up and get irritated when I'm hot. I do think that this might be something to do with how heavy handed my tattoo was done as none of my other ones get like it (I went to a tattooist that didn't have the best of reviews, luckily I've learnt from that)

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    ChadCrouchposted 6 years ago

    I am not to sure perhaps too early to tell.

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    Lucasmmyposted 6 years ago

    I have several tattoos that I've gotten over the last 15 years. I have a bunch of different size and designs of stars staggered going from my hip bone and stopping right underneath my breast. I got that one done about 3 years ago and right away it itches really bad. Now three years later it still itches like a mother effer and stings like a bitch and It's weird bc none of my other tattoos do this and what boggles my mind even more is that I got two tattoo's that day and this one being on the I side of my upper arm and I have no problems with that one. The only thing that really seems to help is lotion. It still stings but not as bad and I know the difference between dry skin and what this itching and burning feels like and it's not the same and like you said I've also  searched google and can't find anything out about it. I did have both of those tattoos done at a friends how's during a tattoo party. He is a professional and everything was brand new and sterile. He owns a shop but also has a huge room in his house where he'll have his close friends come over and do their tattoos and just draws and comes up with new ideas and stuff. So it's all legit but idk if that has something to do with it or not but I found that a really good moisturizing lotion works good

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    Devon Dahmposted 6 years ago

    Ive had this tat since 2008 and have had this happen once before. The ink raised up, scabbed and peeled off after a few days of beimg irritated and itching.
    
    Yesterday it starting itching again kinda felt like a bug bites at first. Today i noticed a few more bumps and itching became worse. slightly hurts to the touch going to put some lotion on it and see what happens.

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    Destinyzedposted 6 years ago

    I dealt with the same too but after a few days it just went away.

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    Damon Ryanposted 6 years ago

    Great topic - I never thought of searching the issue - and I definitely never considered a food reaction but makes more sense now that I read it. I have a full sleeve in colour and it sometimes on rare occasions gets raised and itches on the outlines mainly. I never thought much of it. thank you for the info!

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    Cynthia Hooverposted 6 years ago

    I have 5 tattoos the oldest one is over 20 years old. I have never had an issues with them becoming raised or itching (after the initial healing process). I would guess it’s likely an environmental issues or something in your diet perhaps. The type of ink that was used could be at the root of the problem and interacting with foods and maybe even skincare products ?

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    Okereke Cindyposted 5 years ago

    You might want to check for an infection or your skin reaction to an allergic content in the ink makeup or something.

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