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Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica 2006; 4 (3)

Allergic contact dermatitis caused by temporary black henna tattoos. Report of four cases

González SPC, Domínguez CJ

Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 184-186
PDF size: 185.09 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The use of henna in certain cultures is considered an old tradition, but in ours, the use of temporary tattoos with this pigment is increasing as a fashion trend. The natural henna needs to be added with paraphenilendiamine (PPD) to get a black color. PPD induces contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.
We report four cases of patients who presented contact dermatitis after the application of a temporary tattoo with black henna.


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