Is the Use of PPD in Black Henna Tattoo Criminal or Remiss?

  • Alina Goldenberg University of San Diego, School of Medicine
  • Sharon E Jacob Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics (Dermatology), University of California, San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36013/ijipem.v1i0.5
Keywords: allergic contact dermatitis, p-phenylenediamine (PPD), pediatric

Abstract

Para-phenylenediamine (PPD) is a known strong sensitizer and allergen. It has been directly associatedwith severe allergic contact dermatitis reactions and systemic toxicities. While PPD is permitted inhair-dye with restriction, it is prohibited for direct use on skin. Unfortunately, skin application continuesthrough temporary tattoos with black henna dyes, because these products are unregulated by the US Foodand Drug Administration. Policy change, and parent and child-oriented educational campaigns are necessaryto build knowledge of this serious issue.
heena tattoo reaction
Published
2014-06-23
How to Cite
Goldenberg, A., & Jacob, S. E. (2014). Is the Use of PPD in Black Henna Tattoo Criminal or Remiss?. International Journal of Integrative Pediatrics and Environmental Medicine, 1, 22 - 26. https://doi.org/10.36013/ijipem.v1i0.5
Issue
Vol 1 (2014)
Section
Articles

Policy for Articles with Open Access

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.

Authors are permitted and encouraged to post links to their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.