Sensitization and Clinically Relevant Allergy to Hair Dyes and Clothes from Black Henna Tattoos: Do People Know the Risk? An Uncommon Serious Case and a Review of the Literature

Sensitization and Clinically Relevant Allergy to Hair Dyes and Clothes from Black Henna Tattoos: Do People Know the Risk? An Uncommon Serious Case and a Review of the Literature

Henna (Lawsonia inermis L.) tattooing has been used in Egypt and India since ancient times. Today this temporary body art is becoming increasingly popular among young people. Various chemicals are added to henna to darken and enhance the definition of tattoos, especially para-phenylenediamine (PPD),...

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Main Authors: Paola A. Moro, Marco Morina, Fabrizia Milani, Marco Pandolfi, Francesca Guerriero, Luca Bernardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Cosmetics
Subjects:
phenylenediamines
tattooing
henna
hair dyes
azoic compounds
textile dyes allergic contact dermatitis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/3/3/23

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