FDA - Consumer Updates > Temporary Tattoos May Put You at Risk

Consumer Updates > Temporary Tattoos May Put You at Risk - FDA:

"However, "just because a tattoo is temporary it doesn't mean that it is risk free," says Linda Katz, M.D., M.P.H., director of FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors. Some consumers report reactions that may be severe and long outlast the temporary tattoos themselves."

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Oh Dear! Black henna tattoos can cause blisters, severe allergic reaction!

Updated July 18, 2019

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Ecccch! Avoid getting henna tattoo blisters and swelling. This MSNBC article is enlightening, "Henna hazard: Chemical causes ornate allergies - Harsh dye can swell popular tattoos into itchy, blistery swirls and shapes." Just look at the New England Journal of Medicine photo.

The facts are, "true henna is made from harmless plants, black henna uses a chemical called para-phenylenediamine, or PPD, which makes the tattoo dry quickly and last longer."

My opinion. Do yourself a favor, avoid getting black henna tattoos.

More resources about allergic reactions to henna tattoos:

1. Henna Tattoos Can Cause Allergic Contact Dermatitis.: An article from: Family Practice News
2. Henna tattoos tied to bad allergic reactions: an ugly souvenir. (Clinical Rounds).: An article from: Family Practice News

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