Medicine's Rosanne Paul discusses tattoo healing

Tattoo aftercare: Tips and the best products to use for healing, according to experts

NBC News: Rosanne Paul, associate professor of dermatology at the School of Medicine, stressed that fresh tattoos are “open wounds” needing gentle, fragrance-free products to prevent infection and irritation. She recommended hypoallergenic moisturizers, antimicrobial soaps, and warned against harsh antibiotics.