statement and was a stronger reaction at the site of pure henna mixed with vinegar compared to henna alone. Kazandjieva J, Grozdev I, Tsankov N. Temporary henna tattoos. Black henna temporary tattoos. Often kerosene or petrol is also added to improve the uptake of the colour.
Pegas JR, Criado PR, Criado RF, Vasconcellos C, Pires MC. Such study suggests PPD slow acetylators NAT2 patients are more prone to develop an erythema multiforme-like reaction [47,48,49,50], i.e.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the The potential users in our case are from East African communities (Somalis, Eritreans, Ethiopians, Sudanese) who use it occasionally during celebratory occasions such as Eid celebrations, marriage and parturient festivities. Management of hyperpigmentation in darker racial ethnic groups.
It is not uncommon for a male member of this community to apply henna on their hair, scalp, mustache and beard to mask the gray hair associated with old age. Miulli Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy, Department of Pediatrics, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, USA, Allergy Outpatients Clinic, ASL-TO3, Ospedale Civile E. Our goal is to raise awareness, through this clinical case, the health authorities at first and the general public in a second time. Keloid scarring has been reported.
An individuals encounter or experience will have a domino and contagious effect to other members in a community.21 It is an effective strategy of engagement between the GP and members of the community. Contact Dermat. Fadden et al. Accessibility Cutaneous reactions to henna and associated additives. The authors do not declare any conflict of interest for this work. PPD) to produce more intense coloration as well as to reduce fixation time [2]. Goldberg JB, Herman FF, Hirata I. An official website of the United States government. Int Immunol. Also, henna has been used as a brown dye for wool, cotton, and silk [3]. The case presented is captured and documented in a digital image and it shares comparable characterisation of other reported cases in terms of dermatological manifestation, progression of PPD-positive reactivity and response to treatment. very low allergic potential. There have been more than 140 reported cases in English language literature and this illustrates the burden of allergic dermatitis due to PPD.14 There have been reports of tattoo-induced chronic psoriasis on the tattoo sites despite treatment.15. Int J Dermatol 2009;48:97983. Arch Dermatol. 2009;29:1916. Henna is the Persian name of the plant Lawsonia inermis, Fam. that are added to henna mixtures.
Contact Dermatitis 2006;54:21920. J Dermatol Surg Oncol. Role in toxic epidermal necrolysis caused by sulfonamides and anticonvulsants. Skin reaction on arm due to henna tattoo. Open Access Publications from the University of California, Allergic contact dermatitis to pure henna, Utility of an anonymous online interactive forum for dermatology residency program directors and applicants, Educational attainment is inversely correlated with hidradenitis suppurativa severity, Post ambulatory swollen hands (POTASH) revisited: post ambulatory hand swelling in a half marathon participant, Innovation in dermatology: where are the dermatologists? Role of T cells in non-immediate allergic drug reactions. These observations confirm that the pure henna is a weak sensitizer poorly responsible for allergic contact dermatitis, while PPD represents a strong sensitizing agent responsible for contact hypersensitivity. Contact Dermat. infections and pruritus. IgE against ethylene oxide-altered human serum albumin in patients with anaphylactic reactions to dialysis. 2001;45:24950. The site is assessed at regular intervals for the first 3060 minutes and later reading is done after 34 days. Such a pathomechanism has been confirmed in vitro by the study of Jenkinson et all [63]. DArcy PF. J Investig Dermatol. Contact Dermat. The new PMC design is here! CI participated in coordination and helped to draft the manuscript. On physical examination, there was erythema and blistering of about 3-cm length following the intricate details and patterns of henna drawings on the forearms and hands.
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In these years there has been a rise of contact sensitization to PPD and in medical literature an increased number of cases have been reported on temporary henna tattoo application. Address for correspondence Dr Jacob Urkin, Primary Pediatric Care Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, PO Box 653, Beer-Sheva, 84105, Israel. Br J Dermatol.
We reviewed the various clinical patterns related to PPD and henna tattoo to investigate the possible link between clinic-morphological pictures and the immunological response to PPD and henna. The patient was treated with topical corticosteroid for 1 week and was referred to dermatologists for allergy testing to PPD chemical compound in hair dye and black henna. zta MO, nder M, zta P, Atahan . henna rashes due tattoos grooming personal beauty
Dermatitis. 2008;54:8791. J Immunol. Anaphylaxis to hair dye: a case report. and transmitted securely. Padovan E, von Greyerz S, Pichler WJ, Weltzien HU.
However, henna tattooing is not completely safe. Contact dermatitis: a practice parameter. Saunders H, OBrien T, Nixon R. Textile dye allergic contact dermatitis following paraphenylenediamine sensitization from a temporary tattoo. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000;43:244. Cronin E. Immediate type hypersensitivity to henna. Topics AZ Additional uses of henna include hair colouring and nail strengthening. Kawakubo Y, Merk HF, Masaoudi TA, Sieben S, Blmeke B. N-Acetylation of paraphenylenediamine in human skin and keratinocytes. General practitioners (GPs) should educate potential users to avoid using henna products with PPD additives and to instead use natural henna. The erythema and blisters were raised about 2 mm high and were excoriated.
The patient claimed the person who colours her skin added hair dye to the natural henna. It is a woody shrub that grow in regions of North Africa, South Asia, India and Sri Lanka. Dermatitis 2011;22:33234.
and the dyeing of hair; it is also used to relieve pain and pruritus and to treat infections.
J Investig Dermatol. Actually, as reported above, the pure henna is a weak sensitizer, but the addition of PPD to make tattoos darker and long-lasting, thus obtaining black henna, using mixtures that are often extemporaneously prepared with a variety of materials and sources and very variables concentrations of PPD resulted in a recent exploit of contact sensitization to PPD. The Clin Med Img Lib 4:088. doi.org/10.23937/2474-3682/1510088. Allergy. Article J Invest Allergol Clin Immunol. Positive patch test to PPD The lesions were superinfected and the clinical examination for systemic involvement was without particularities (Figure 1). Jasmin ZF, Darling JR, Handley JM.
Thus, beyond the aforementioned urticaria and angioedema or contact anaphylaxis related to black henna tattoo painting and the classical eczematous contact dermatitis [38, 39], have been described lichenoid eruptions [11, 40, 41], lymphomatoid reactions [42, 43], vesicular-bullous lesions [44], which may be very painful and invalidating [45, 46], and erythema multiforme like eruptions [29, 47]. Br J Med. Hashim M, Hamza YO, Yahia B. henna mixed with vinegar (S-K in Fig. Health Care Women 2007;28:36080.
Dermatol Online J. Turkey is an Islamic country where many people traditionally use henna for different purposes such as hand and nail decoration As far as morphological clinical pictures are concerned, they appear to be more various and heterogeneous than time-pattern contact allergy manifestations (Table1). Al Suwaidi A, Ahmed H. Determination of paraphenylenediamine (PPD) in henna in the United Arab Emirates.
Jung P, Sesztak-Greinecker G, Wantke F, Gotz M, Jarisch R, Hemmer W. A painful experience: black henna tattoo causing severe, bullous contact dermatitis. 2010;110:73242. The compound PPD in hair dye is implicated as the main culprit for allergic dermatitis. 2014;31:3224. Although localised hypo-pigmentation is the most common consequence of the reaction, hyper-pigmentation was also described.2 The usual treatments for allergic contact dermatitis include application of topical corticosteroids and a short course of systemic antihistamines.1,2,4,5,7. Sidbury R, Storrs FJ. Barrientos N, Abajo P, de Vega MM, Dominguez J. Erythema multiforme-like eruption following allergic contact dermatitis in response to para-phenylenediamine in a temporary henna tattoo. 1998;10:50715. there is a third group of patients, whose symptoms onset occurs few hours after a clear exposure to PPD. Privacy Such clinical expressions are based on a IgE-mediated reaction to vegetable components of henna, and particularly specific IgE towards a 25kDa henna protein have been detected by immunoblotting [19].
Rosmaninho A, Machado S, Amorim I, Lobo I, Selores M. Henna tattoo and Sweet syndrome: a possible relation. White J, Basketter D, Pease C, Sanders D, McFadden J. In someone already sensitised to PPD due to earlier exposure to the chemical, the reaction develops within 48 hours.
Our patient used vinegar to enhance the effect of henna. It was left there for 6 hours in order to relieve the joint pain. Shavit I, Hoffmann Y, Shachor-Meyouhas Y, Knaani-Levinz H. Delayed hypersensitivity reaction from black henna tattoo manifesting as severe facial swelling. 2014;25:912. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2008;(3):CD003871. Semin Cutan Med Surg 2009;28:7785.
The authors declare that they have no competing interests. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our Terms of Use | Privacy Policy. The reaction slowly resolves but can leave either increased pigmentation or a white outline of the original tattoo. The term tattoo derives from two Polynesians words, TA, which means to draw and TOO or TAU which means spirit. Blair J, Brodell RT, Nedorost ST. Dermatitis associated with henna tattoo. Contact Dermat. 2006;152:2423. Clinical and Molecular Allergy Broides A, Sofer S, Lazar I. 2000;136:15157. 2014;53:34850. Many of the reported cases of henna tattooing dermatitis involve European tourists who visited the Middle-East or people with fair skin who had paint-on tattoos done by street or beach artists.
Pruritic eruption at the site of a temporary tattoo. Thanks to Ms Nurit Barak for her editorial assistance. Characterization of para-phenylenediamine-albumin binding sites and T-cell responses to hapten modified protein. Henna is made of the ground leaves of Lawsonia unermis or alba (family Lythraceae), mixed with water or oil. Ethno-cultural diversity has increased in North America, Australia and the European continent due to global migration and population shift.
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The henna is left on the skin to dry for at least 2h and preferably up to 24h. The longer henna is put in contact with the skin, the darker the resulting colour will be [3]. Pharm Intern. Contact allergen of the year: paraphenylenediamine. Contact Dermat. Tosti A, Pazzaglia M, Corzza M, Virgili A. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by mehindi. Natural henna gives a brownish-orange pigment to the skin when applied (red henna), but the colour will darken to brown. Clin Dermatol 2007;25:38387. Pasche-Koo E, French L, Piletta-Zanin PA, Hauser C. Contact urticarial and shock to hair dye.
2013;69:125. November 2019. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol. High potency corticosteroid is used for all body parts not exceeding 20% of the body surface except for the face and flexural areas, which require a low-potency corticosteroid. A woman who collapsed after painting her soles. Her past medical history was Coulter EV, Jenkinson C, FarrellJ Lavergne SN, Pease C, White A, et al. One mildly swollen and tender lymph node was palpable in the right armpit. 2009;161:11305. Carroll J, Epstein R, Fiscella K, Volpe E, Diaz K, Omar S. Knowledge and beliefs about health promotion and preventive health care among somali women in the United States. The site is secure.
However, in patients with severe cutaneous drug reactions, an expansion of drug specific cytotoxic T CD8+cell subset and infiltration in cutaneous lesions has been observed in the immuno-histopathologic specimens [62]; T cells subsets and different cytokine patterns are involved in the variability of clinical pictures in drug induced hypersensitivity reactions [58].
cultures as a hair coloring and as a dye for decorating the nails or making temporary skin tattoos. Available at www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/consumer-consommation/products-produits/tattoos-tatouages-eng.php [Accessed 13 November 2013]. 2009;15:15. The acute measures would include treating the inflammation with a topical corticosteroid once or twice daily only for 12 weeks.16,17 The choice of corticosteroid potency depends on the site of the inflammation. Lymphomatoid allergic contact dermatitis from para-phenylenediamine. Health Canada.
However, when applied as a hair dye, PPD alone with no henna components has been responsible for immediate-type contact anaphylaxis [20,21,22] or for delayed-type anaphylactic reaction [23], rarely even with a fatal outcome [24]. Ann Allergy. Many regulatory agencies around the globe, including Health Canada, have issued a safety warning about PPD in black henna and users should be cautious when inspecting labels for PPD content.25 However, a much stricter ban on the use of PPD for hair dye and any body decoration use should be mandated. CAS Different patterns of sensitization with various clinical aspects are described in literature due to PPD associated to henna tattoo and these manifestations are likely correlated with the immunological and dermatological pathomechanisms involved. 1). Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is part of the family Lythraceae, best known as a source of natural dyes. Pediat Dermatol. The mother recalled that 1 year before the boy had had a similar reaction to henna tattooing. The patients demography is East African and the majority had henna applied from early childhood and throughout their lifespan.
Rozieres A, Vocanson M, Sad BB, Nosbaum A, Nicolas JF. The views expressed by the authors of articles in Australian Family Physician are their own and not necessarily those of the publisher or the editorial staff, and must not be quoted as such. a nonspecific irritant effect or may cause a chemical change in the henna such that it is more allergenic. Arch Dermatol. Belton AL, Chira T. Fatal anaphylactic reaction to hair dye. Australian Family Physician was the peer-reviewed, scholarly journal of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) from 1971 to 2017. and skin complaints [4]. Pediatr Dermatol. de Groot AC. 2005;52:1167. The main results may be summarized in a clinical expression with different manifestations related to black henna containing PPD, and in a spectrum of allergic responses including both delayed-type and immediate-type reactions. Gonzalo-Garijo MA, Fernndez-Durn DA, Prez- Caldern R, Snchez -Carvajal J. Allergic contact dermatitis due to a temporary henna tattoo, a hair dye, and a marker pen.
Treatment generally involves the use of topical corticosteroids. Nacaroglu HT, Celegen M, Karkner CS, Gnay I, Diniz G, Can D. Eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells syndrome) caused by a temporary henna tattoo. 2015;32:1912. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. A diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis to henna was made and the patient was advised to apply betamethasone dipropionate Neri I, Gaureschi E, Savoia F, Patrizi A. Childhood allergic contact dermatitis from henna tattoo. PubMed From January 2018, it was superseded by AJGP: Australian Journal of General Practice, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners 2021. Levy J, Sewell M, Goldstein N. short history of tattooing. Various substances, such as lemon oil, vinegar, eucalyptus oil and coffee, are added to obtain different colouring effects.1 Para-phenylenediamine (PPD), which is commercially used in hair colouring, is commonly added to henna preparations to obtain a darker shade black henna and to shorten the fixation time of the colour to the skin.2 Allergic skin reaction to the natural henna is rare, however, severe allergic skin reaction is commonly described in cases where henna is mixed with PPD.15.
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Figure 2: a,b) Clean lesions after 1 week of antibiotic treatment. Lubricant emollient is used once daily to maintain skin hydration and to treat itchness and irritation. One day later the area was red, swollen and itchy. Henna is a naturally occurring brown dye made from the leaves of the tree Lawsonia inermis. Article Nowadays, in a liquid society [2], where nothing is forever, it has become rather frequent to see temporary tattoos performed with henna.
To make them temporary henna tattoos look more like a real tattoo, para-phenylenediamine (PPD) is added to make black henna. A young teenager of 16 years, without notable pathological antecedents including not known allergic to natural henna.
Interventions to reduce Staphylococcus aureus in the management of atopic eczema. Red henna temporary tattoo The role of the GP is important in acute management with the use of high-potency corticosteroid and long-term counseling and education of patients regarding the type of henna to avoid.22 One way to educate is through brochures and booklets in a language easy to understand explaining the possible impact of black henna on a person. 1st ed. EN was the co-contributor in creating and drafting the manuscript. All Rights Reserved. However, because vesicular bullous reactions have been reported in patients with contact hypersensitivity to PPD after henna tattoo application [44,45,46] and two other patterns of T cell activation by PPD have been evidenced in vitro [63], future researches should investigate the relationship between clinical morphological aspect of PPD contact dermatitis and T-cell subsets predominance.
Springer Nature. of the potential side effects of henna and warnings about the risk of using henna are warranted. Worsnop FS, Craythorne EE, du Vivier AW. 2). The investigators confirmed that PPD was active in the LTT and that it stimulated CD4+, CD8+, and CD4/8 double-positive T-cell clones with a Th2 profile [63]. Moore DE. Onder M, Atahan CA CA, Oztas P, Oztas MO. Fatalities with the use of henna dye. 2012;10:5727. Temporary paint-on tattoos have usually been applied by transient street artists. Neri I, Giacomini F, Raone B, Patrizi A. Generalized erythema multiforme after localized allergic dermatitis from dark henna tattoo. PPD is responsible for professional contact hypersensitivity in photographers, hairdressers and workers manipulating rubber components [10]. DermNet NZ does not provide an online consultation service. occupational exposure [3]. As a cosmetic, henna has been used as a hair thickener, as a nail colorant and conditioner and as a decorative stain for the body. The content of any advertising or promotional material contained within, or mailed with, Australian Family Physician is not necessarily endorsed by the publisher. 2002;13:158. 2010;130:16174. 1987;7:3840. Clues to diagnosis of connubial contact dermatitis to paraphenylenediamine. 2015;22:2878. Despite its increased use, because of its low allerginicity, contact dermatitis to henna seems to be rare in individuals without Br J Dermatol 2009;160:946, Bjrnsson HM, Einarsdttir AE, Clausen MV. DermNet NZ does not provide an online consultation service.If you have any concerns with your skin or its treatment, see a dermatologist for advice. Temesvari E. Contact urticaria from paraphenylenediamine. Eur J Dermatol. Correspondence to Clin Exp Immunol. Contact dermatitis to paraphenylenediamine in hair dye following sensitization to black henna tattoos: an ongoing problem. 2006;17:535. 2003;48:3012. Presse Med 2009;38:33839.
to pure henna is extremely rare [1, 2]. For this reason, in case of direct exposure to high concentration of PPD, the immune response may happen through the p-i concept pathways, while the presence memory T-cell clones CD4+CD45RO+, previously demonstrated in vitro [38], may accelerate the Th2 immune response in patients undergoing to hair dye painting [25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32]. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. Am J Dermatopathol.
The healthcare practitioner should educate patients whenever opportunity lends itself and partner with community leaders to highlight the issue and to educate en masse.
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