I want a tattoo on my wrist, but I have exzema (not sure on the spelling of it!) Will this be an issue? The exzema is on the exact place I want it. By the way, DON’T answer if you’re going to judge. I’ve been wanting this tattoo for years and it’s my body so I’ll do what I want and I know about jobs and what not, so don’t judge!

Ok, firstly to correct the person who thinks eczema is contagious – it’s NOT contagious.

Right, back to your question, you won’t be able to get a tattoo on an area that has an active eczema outbreak.
Your options are to either try to clear it up first or choose another area (perhaps the other wrist?)

If you manage to clear it I would suggest keeping the area well moisturized even after the healing process is over just to keep the skin supple and try to avoid another outbreak over the tattoo.

I myself have eczema and have had this discussion with the artist that did my first tattoo. He told me that patches of eczema (or any similar skin conditions) should not be tattooed over.

I have eczema, its not contagious.
they wont tattoo when it is inflamed. But I dont know about how it may affect the eczema in the future. I have a tattoo on my foot, not a place I have ever had eczema, but I know my eczema gets worse with using a just the simplest of products, so im really not sure I would want to be putting ink there. I suggest you go talk to a good tattooist about it.

No they won’t do it while you have eczema as its a contagious skin disease you will have to wait for it to clear up

uhmm i have eczema and its NOT a contagious disease….but just make sure it clears up before you go and do it…

Okay so i will be turning 18 next month and my whole life i’ve been wanting to get a tatoo. i want to get a medium size on on my foot and i have very little feet (size 2.5 in kids) so it wouldnt be a big one. only problem is i hate needles!! i hate them but i can get piercings fine. i have 6. do you think i would be able to get a tatoo. what could help?

Well spots with more muscle are going to hurt less than boney spots and it’ll probably hurt a lot considering it’s on your foot. My suggestion is to take some Tylenol or something before you go and just prep yourself for the worst so when it happens it doesn’t feel so bad. And don’t look either. Think happy thoughts like try to focus on something else.

I love tattoos. I think they’re a way of showing what you’ve been through your whole life and showing people who you are. I got my first tattoo when I was 14, with parents permission. It took great meaning, it was for my older brother who passed away at a very young age. And I also hate needles and freaked out completly getting it, but once you start it’s not that bad just have someone come in and conversate with you. Take your mind off everything. The pain afterwards is much worse then the pain getting it, so it’s not as bad as people make it seems. But 18 is a great age, to be honest with you though the foot is one of the most painful places to get it done and if you don’t have a high paintolerance I don’t suggest it. But maybe if it isn’t that big you could get it numbed like I did, it’s extra money but not as painful (Something I do suggest)Good luck, you’ll be fine!

Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Coumadin and Narcotic pain killers will thin your blood, but Tylenol will not despite the wrong info you have received. If you want you CAN take Tylenol. The foot is a common place for tattoos it shouldn’t hurt that much. I’ve never had anyone complain of pain while tattooing their foot. Only tattoo one foot during a session and make sure you have a designated driver to drive you home, because driving will cause a lot of pain. Keep your foot elevated as much as possible for at least 2 days and don’t wear sneakers or walk around for 48 hours.

I have a foot tattoo and I have 2.5 (UK size) feet. Its fine. They just make it to fit!
I’m not a fan of needles either and ill be honest, it hurt like a bit ch, but it was totally worth it. My own design I had been working on for years! they were surprised I wanted my first tattoo on my foot as its one of the most sensitive paarts (cos its boney)
As long as its something you really want and means something it will totally be worth the pain, and it wont last too long. If its too much ypu can ask to take breaks.

Edit: first comments suggestion of taking pain killers….NO, it thins the blood, it will make you bleed more!

Despite what others say,ABSOLUTELY DO NOT TAKE TYLENOL BEFORE YOU GET A TATTOO!!!It is a blood thinner and that’s not good when getting a tattoo.As far as actually getting it, it’s going to hurt I’m not going to lie.The foot is very bony and very sensitive.However, if you truly want it, then go for it! I don’t have one on my foot, but from my experience, the pain only lasts about 10-15 minutes and after that you barely feel it at all.Be prepared for the pain, but it is bearable.

I want to get a hibiscus flower on my right hip.Nothing too big, just something noticeable.This is not my first tattoo.I have one (moderate size) on my right shoulder blade.I was wondering how bad it hurts on the hip compared to the shoulder blade?I know everyone’s pain threshold is different, but I just wanted an idea.Also, I do have a few stretch marks on my stomach from when I gained a lot of weight.I have lost that weight and then some, but some of those stretch marks are still there.Would that affect the pain?

Thanks to anyone who answers!

No, that would not affect the pain at all.

Good Luck!

i am going too be getting a tattoo all up my right side of my torso. can anyone tell me on a scale of 1-10 how bad it hurts. im still getting it, i just wanna know what im getting into ha.

Why isn’t it obvious that pain varies from person to person and that strangers online cannot tell you how much pain you’ll feel?

My ribs were the most painful hours of my life.Some jerks feel very little pain on their ribs.

right on the ribs, up to a hands width under the breast, that hurt ( a 7), hip wasn’t too bad (a 4), and I found my waist and the little bit onto my lower back just tickled

make sure to eat before you get it done, and you have to watch your breathing to NOT breathe when a line is being drawn

when I was little I got my first ear piercing at claire’s but now I realized y right piercing is alot lower then my left almost like it will rip my ear if I wear heavy earings what should I do because I have a piercing above it.

It’s because people at Claire’s are unlicensed, untrained idiots.Piercing guns are the worst thing you can ever get pierced by, it shoots a dull stud through your ear which tears the tissue, a straight hollow point needle actually slices the tissue.

you can wear heavy earrings it’ll be fine, it won’t actually rip. my ears are just like that

This is a ridiculous question.

You’re picking a tattoo based on price and asking strangers online about pricing…..

Depends on how detailed you want it. I would do a fully black cross 4 inches vertical for about $130.

For my 16th birthday I’m planning on getting my Chinese name tattooed on my body (since I’m adopted from China, I thought that would be neat to have). I’m thinking about having it on my hip, below my abs. I also have to keep in mind that I want to get in the Naval Academy and they have strict rules that if anyone possesses a tattoo it must be hidden under a person’s uniform. So please help me decide where to put it
* I know Im a bit young for a tattoo and I’ve have put a lot of thought to it and its my Chinese name and it’s apart of who I am. Plus its NOT going to be a 2 foot leopard, only two characters

get it on your ankle or lower back.

Yeah, to the left or right of your hipbone would be the best place for it probably.??????? btw.

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your not old enough to get a tattoo sorry if you do get the tattoo your parents can get in a lot of trouble no tattoo artist in there right mind will give you a tattoo just wait till your 18

I was looking into getting a tattoo to honor my father who took his own life. I wanted too find a quote and maybe find something that could resemble him setting himself free… Any ideas? Thank you

Birds usually represent freedom. You could get a picture of a bird flying from a pair of hands…
And as for a quote, nothing will mean more than something you research or come up with yourself.

A personal quote like, "Suicide can be an honourable thing.RIP Dad."

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You could get like a bird or an angel or something and maybe write free spirit near it or just your dads name could be really meaningful

Look for bible verses, they tend to be popular

I wanted to get a sleeve/part of my shoulder/collar bone tattooed. I wanted to get Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night. I wanted to get the houses and mountain at the bottom of the painting starting at my wrist and "paint" the painting up my arm as usual but make it fade into a galaxy at the top…
It’s so hard to explain.
I want to get Starry Night for sure, but what’re some interesting ways to spice it up?

I think that’s awesome however i also think to find someone who can do that good and actually meet your standards would be really hard. And think it on your forever.

Sounds like a fabulous tattoo, but you will have a hard time finding an artist good enough to do it. There aren’t any in Boston. There are probably only a half dozen in the entire USA. The only one I know is in California, if you can travel I will send you her name and address.

I like the painting, so i won’t bash your like for the art. However paintings do not make good tattoos especially that one. I personally would turn you away from my shop because the tattoo would look bad in my opinion. Although i am sure you’ll find an artist willing to do it. I found this one on google-

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Sounds more like a wall mural than an tattoo

i want to get something weird but interesting with meaning. a sleeve or chest or both is prefered. maybe back.
i like dragons and everything but i think i’d regret it. idk. anything interesting? meanings?

Asking this question shows everybody that you aren’t ready for a tattoo.
Come up with something original on your own.