Infected tat

i got a tattoo a week ago, n it hurts!!! no i dnt know but i peeled it off n skin or somethin came out im freakin out!!! what should i do???

My tatt from a week ago is still a bit sore in spots and it also "flaked" some. Don't worry, it's just the dead skin. Keep washing it and putting Aquaphor ( or whatever quality ointment your using ) on it several times a day. Mine hads little bumps in it... kinda like razor burn.... and that has me a little concerned but as long as I keep it clean and moisturized it should heal nicely. Don't put too much ointment as you want the skin to be able to breath. Hope this helps. -Mike

after a week you shouldnt be using ointment

Jess, Even if it still feels rough in a few spots? It's not scabby, but where it was colored on top of collor ( yellow then red ) it feels really dry. Other spots are typical...a little peeling on the outter edge but smooth.