CASE REPORT
Temporary Henna Tattooing: a Case of Contact Dermatitis
Peyton E. Goodie1, Craig G. Burkhart2, *
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2016Volume: 10
First Page: 82
Last Page: 84
Publisher ID: TODJ-10-82
DOI: 10.2174/1874372201610010082
Article History:
Received Date: 23/06/2016Revision Received Date: 30/09/2016
Acceptance Date: 30/09/2016
Electronic publication date: 31/10/2016
Collection year: 2016
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Abstract
A case of a temporary henna tattoo is presented in which red henna containing p-phenylenediamine (PPD) caused a severe adverse reaction. The eruption began three days after its application and patient experienced itching and mild pain at the tattoo site along with an erythematous, papular lesion. The topic is discussed with pictures of this eruption.