Localized hypertrichosis due to temporary henna tattoos: report of three cases.
Temporary henna tattoos have become increasingly widespread. Although reactions to henna tattoo are becoming progressively more common, only one case of a henna pseudotattoo resulting in temporary hypertrichosis has been reported so far. We report three patients who received paint-on henna tattoos on their right upper arm. Approximately 1 week later, localized hypertrichosis was observed over the same area as the tattoo, which resolved spontaneously within 3-4 months. Clinicians should be aware of this complication and it should be noted that treatment is not necessary as hypertrichosis resolves spontaneously.
Durmazlar
Selda Pelin Kartal
SP
Department of Dermatology, Ministry of Health Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. pelin@dr.com
Tatlican
Semih
S
Eskioglu
Fatma
F
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006983:Hypertrichosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D009285:Naphthoquinones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects*
D004396:Coloring Agents; D009285:Naphthoquinones; C005090:lawsone