If doing those things doesn't lend you any relief from super-itchy ink, there might be a bigger problem hiding under the surface. Tattoos can pose a risk of infection, and sudden inflammation can be an indicator of that. "As with all tattoos, infections can happen, both immediately and delayed, as can other reactions to the tattoo pigment itself," Marchbein explains.
"Even years after getting the tattoo, some people can develop lumps or bumps at the site as a reaction to the pigment in the tattoo," Marchbein explains. "We don't know exactly why these types of reactions occur or who will get them, but having a prior allergic reaction to a tattoo is a really good indicator you shouldn't get another one as there is a high likelihood of getting a similar reaction in another tattoo.
Sometimes older, healed tattoos become raised but don't itch — as Gohara tells me, that can be caused by scarring or a delayed reaction to ink as well. If you're experiencing tattoo itchiness to a severe degree or are worried you might have an infection or allergic reaction to ink, contact a dermatologist right away, because they might have a solution for you.
In short: tattoos are going to itch and raise sometimes. That's just a fact of life. Just get tattooed by and take good care of your skin during and after healing — but if all else fails, don't hesitate to contact a doctor.
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