The extent of black henna tattoo's complications are not restricted to PPD‐sensitization

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

“…Those are structurally related compounds having amino group in para position of their benzene ring, i.e. natural rubber latex, azo-dyes, sulphonamide, thiurams, p-amino benzoic acid sunscreen, paraaminosalicylic acid, and local anaesthetics such as benzocaine and procaine [12,[24][25][26][27][28][29]. Moreover, the sensitizing properties of PPD might be increased by other factors such as the presence of various oils, solvents and ultraviolet light, or the lack of an oxidizing agent in the mixture.…”

“…Subsequent reactions to lawsone have been noted in some patients [26]. Susceptibility of pediatric population to develop PPD allergy has been demonstrated to be greater than in adults, and henna tattooing is the main source of exposure to PPD among children [21].…”

Type Iv Hypersensitivity Reaction to a Temporary Tattoo

“…PPD can also sensitize patients to other allergens, inducing hypersensitivity to natural rubber latex, azo dyes, thiurams, PABA sunscreen, para-aminosalicylic acid, and benzocaine (9)(10)(11). Subsequent reactions to lawsone have been noted in some patients (12). The actual incidence of these crossreacting sequelae is unknown.…”

Tatouages temporaires au henné : des effets indésirables parfois graves

“…Cependant, la PPD peut faciliter la sensibilisation d'un produit peu allergisant en soi mais qui a été appliqué en même temps. Ainsi, des cas de sensibilisation concomitante à la lawsone [26] et à un mélange d'herbacées chez un enfant atopique [4] ont été rapportés, contre-indiquant également le henné naturel chez ces patients.…”