Itdontmatter: Added a base. Mainly just a list of links and info copied from the Glow scarification page

2026-07-29T03:04:01Z

Added a base. Mainly just a list of links and info copied from the Glow scarification page

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There are several recommended and experimental methods of aftercare:

Recommended:

[[Tegaderm]]

[[Hydrocolloid Bandages]]

[[Xeroform]]

[[Non-Adhesive Bandages]]

[[Calcium Alginate]]

[[Alginate Dressings]]

[[Gauze]]

Experimental:

[[Calcium Alginate with Saline]] WARNING BAD REACTIONS LIKELY

=== For stick and poke ===
Stick and poke aftercare is generally as simple as tegaderm and monitoring the glow scar for issues. As it is a very similar process to normal tattoos, the same methods can generally be employed.

=== For cuttings and skin removal ===
Cuttings and skin removal require similar aftercare, although skin removal generally needs more careful attention and monitoring. Hydrocolloid bandages are often recommended for the start of healing, roughly a week before switching to tegaderm once the wound is sealed, however hydrocolloids can have issues pulling out glow powder, harming powder retention. For this reason, bandages which are non adhesive may be used, often in conjunction with tegaderm, and changed frequently for moisture. These include xeroform and alginate dressings, gauze is often used behind these to have extra water retention qualities, and to soak up exudate.

Maceration is a common issue faced by skin removal glow scars in particular. Maceration appears as dead white tissue around the edge of the wound, and can occur when too much moisture is present. When a wound is macerated, it may heal much slower, and have worse retention or overall qualities when healed.

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Itdontmatter: Added a base. Mainly just a list of links and info copied from the Glow scarification page