Contact Dermatitis after Henna Tattooing

Czech version

Authors: R. Schmiedbergerová; M. Šebková; N. Vojáčková; J. Hercogová
Authors‘ workplace: Dermatovenerologická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Na Bulovce přednostka prof. MUDr. J. Hercogová, CSc.
Published in: Čes-slov Derm, 83, 2008, No. 1, p. 25-29
Category: Case Reports

Overview

Recently the temporary painted tattooing becomes very popular as a safe alternative to permanent tattooing. Most frequently vegetable dye henna is used. Allergic reactions to natural henna are very rare, however the number of published cases of contact allergies to henna used for temporary tattooing rises. Article describes 2 cases of henna tattooing leading to contact allergy in which the patch tests showed positive reaction to paraphenylendiamine added to tattoo dye to make the picture stable and more intensive.

Key words:
henna – paraphenylendiamine (PPD) – contact sensitivity

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Czech-Slovak Dermatology

2008 Issue 1