Henna tattoo contact dermatitis - a report of four cases and brief review of the selected literature

• Authors: Sonja Prcic , Aleksandra Matic , Milan Matic , Aleksandra Petrovic , Verica Djuran , Zorica Gajinov
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Temporary henna tattoos have recently become increasingly popular, especially among teenagers. Combining henna with other colouring agents such as para-phenylenediamine (PPD) may increase its potential for contact sensitization, cross-reaction to related compounds, as well as life-long allergy. Several cases of contact dermatitis from temporary tattoos with black henna have been reported in the literature. We present our experiences with 4 pediatric cases of allergic contact dermatitis induced by henna tattooing and give a brief review of the literature. The agent responsible for contact allergy was proven to be PPD in 3 patients, and in one patch testing revealed positive reactions to PPD and benzocaine, as well as to wool alcohols, nickel sulphate and potassium dichromate, to previously used hair dye-all being of clinical relevance.

Keywords

EN

Henna tattoo; Contact dermatitis; Para-phenylenediamine

• Publisher: De Gruyter Open
• Journal: Open Medicine
• Year: 2012
• Volume: 7
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 124-128

Dates

published

1 - 2 - 2012

online

24 - 11 - 2011

Contributors

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Sonja Prcic

• Pediatric Clinic, Institute of Child and Youth Health Care of Vojvodina, Hajduk Veljkova 10, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia

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Aleksandra Matic

• Pediatric Clinic, Institute of Child and Youth Health Care of Vojvodina, Hajduk Veljkova 10, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia

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Milan Matic

• Dermatovenereological Clinic, Clinical Centre of Vojvodina, Hajduk Veljkova 1, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia

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Aleksandra Petrovic

• Dermatovenereological Clinic, Clinical Centre of Vojvodina, Hajduk Veljkova 1, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia

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Verica Djuran

• Dermatovenereological Clinic, Clinical Centre of Vojvodina, Hajduk Veljkova 1, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia

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Zorica Gajinov

• Dermatovenereological Clinic, Clinical Centre of Vojvodina, Hajduk Veljkova 1, 21000, Novi Sad, Serbia

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Identifiers

DOI

10.2478/s11536-011-0106-1