Not Medical Advice: Yes, sources suggests that you keep it clean and promote further healing with bacitracin or hydrocortisone cream. But of course, you need to consult your doctor for specifics.
While mild, over-the-counter forms like Cortaid and cortizone-10 can relieve redness, swelling, and flaking, it's easy to forget that cortisone is a type of steroid, and continual long-term use can lead to tachyphylaxis. As per Totalbeauty.com, that's medical speak for cortisone addiction.
Tattoo itching is a problem that affects many people after getting new “ink”. It is a normal part of the healing process, but in some cases it may be a sign of infection.
Find out why do tattoos itch and how can you stop tattoo itching at Beautyhealthplus.org.