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Engelsk titel: Contact allergy to henna tattoos Läs online Författare: Steinkjer, Bjarte ; Stangeland, Katarina Zak ; Mikkelsen, Carsten Sauer Språk: Nor Antal referenser: 16 Dokumenttyp: Översikt UI-nummer: 11041052

Tidskrift

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening 2011;131(6)581-2 ISSN 0029-2001 E-ISSN 0807-7096 KIBs bestånd av denna tidskrift Denna tidskrift är expertgranskad (Peer-Reviewed)

Sammanfattning

Background. Tattoos with henna colours have become very popular and the prevalence of contact allergy seems to increase. Material and methods. This is a short review article based on our own clinical experience and literature identified through a search in PubMed with the words «henna», «paraphenylendiamin» and «allergic contact dermatitis.» A case report is included. Results. It is well documented that many experience skin reactions after henna tattoos. The cause is almost always contact allergy to the azo compound paraphenylendiamin, which is added to speed up the process and make the colour darker. Most people, including children, get henna tattoos during vacations in Asia or the Mediterranean. Established contact allergy is permanent. Many hair-colour products contain paraphenylendiamin, and persons with contact allergy against the product may develop a very strong contact allergic eczema by use of such substances. Acute reactions are treated with local cortisone products, or with systemic steroids. Cross reaction to substances with a similar chemical structure may occur. Interpretation. Tattoos with paraphenylendiamin-containing henna colours should be avoided.