Religious Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Alina Goldenberg; Catalina Matiz; Lawrence F Eichenfield

doi:10.1111/pde.12613

Religious Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Pediatr Dermatol. 2015 Jul-Aug;32(4):e191-2. doi: 10.1111/pde.12613. Epub 2015 May 13.

Authors

Alina Goldenberg¹, Catalina Matiz², Lawrence F Eichenfield²

Affiliations

¹ School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California.
² Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California.

PMID: 25968562
DOI: 10.1111/pde.12613

Abstract

Henna, derived from a combination of natural leaves and coloring additives, is a common decorative dye traditionally used in many Islamic religious celebrations. Para-phenylenediamine (PPD), a major component of black henna tattoo, is a strong sensitizer and common allergen. We report a case of severe connubial allergic contact dermatitis after black henna heterotransfer in a girl.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Coloring Agents / adverse effects*
Cosmetic Techniques / adverse effects*
Cultural Characteristics
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / drug therapy
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
Diagnosis, Differential
Facial Dermatoses / drug therapy
Facial Dermatoses / etiology*
Female
Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
Humans
Naphthoquinones / adverse effects*

Substances

Coloring Agents
Glucocorticoids
Naphthoquinones
lawsone