Temporary tattoos usually offer a safe, painless (and cheap) alternative to traditional tattoos. A method of temporary tattoo is through henna ink. Caution This method is recommended, however, as doctors are seeing an increase in skin reactions after issues have received temporary henna tattoos black.
black henna
Normal henna ink developed from plant leaves that give a brown, red or green hue. However, some tattoo artists add a chemical called paraphenylenediamine (PPD) to darken the black ink.
paraphenylenediamine
PPD is a textile dye and is observed by the Food and Drug Administration as a skin irritant. The higher the concentration and longer exposure to the skin, the worst reaction to PPD will, according to Dr. Gregory Sonnen of Baylor Health Center.
symptoms
If a person is hypersensitive to PPD contained within a black henna tattoo, symptoms often begin with itching and reddening of the skin around the tattoo area. This may worsen in swollen bumps and blisters before skin lesion bursts into tears, according to an article published in the online journal Dermatology.
Risk
In a meeting held by the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Sharon Jacob declared that "every exposure to PPD re-challenges the immune system, so each time getting a black henna tattoo or use a hair dye that contains PPD, there is a greater risk of having a reaction. "
Treatment
If you have received a black henna tattoo and show no reaction, Dr. Jacob recommends a visit to your local dermatologist for diagnosis. Severe reactions such as blisters or swelling should be directed for medical care immediately. Topical steroids can reduce the reaction if caught early.
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