title: Localized hypertrichosis due to temporary henna tattoos: report of three cases.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Ministry of Health Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. pelin@dr.com
authors: Selda Pelin Kartal
authors: SP
authors: Durmazlar
authors: Semih
authors: S
authors: Tatlican
authors: Fatma
authors: F
authors: Eskioglu
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents; D009285:Naphthoquinones; C005090:lawsone