Other than that, sometimes the best thing you can do for a scab is to simply be patient and let it be. Many cuts heal on their own without intervention by doctors. However, if your yellow scab is ...

Frolicking on the beach or at your local pool may seem like the perfect opp to show of some fresh ink, but don’t bust out the swimwear just yet. You should wait for your tattoo to fully heal ...

The needle injecting the ink pierces the epidermis on its way down, creating small holes in the skin that form scabs as they heal. The healing process, then, is similar to any other scab.

The ointment phase of the tattoo healing process happens after you finally remove the bandage. Once you free your ink, that’s when you’ll clean the area with a gentle cleanser and apply a ...