HENNA TATTOO: AVOID THE COLOR BLACK!

At holidays, health authorities point out that tattoos are temporary black discouraged because of possible cutaneous side effects, sometimes severe.

Henna tattoo and PPD

The French Agency for the Safety of Health Products (AFSSAPS) reiterated his warnings vis-à-vis tattoos temporary black.
Since 2004, dermatologists and allergists reported cases of allergic dermatitis resulting from the application of certain tattoos . These tattoos "black henna, but that also contain a dangerous substance: para-phenylenediamine (PPD). This molecule is illegally added to give the henna tattoo black color, which is more popular with holidaymakers that brown or orange with henna only.

It's a shame, because the PPD is known to trigger reactions allergic skin violent, sometimes requiring emergency hospitalization. PPD is permitted only in hair dye and at very low concentrations. Gold in the tattoos , the concentration is high, which greatly increases the risk of awareness.

Tattoo and Product Control

The authorities were seized in 2005 to investigate the distribution channels of these tattoos black. It has been observed that the composition and labeling of products tested were most often not comply with regulations. This finding underscores the difficulty of controlling distribution channels for products.

Tattooing in practice

• The tattoos are temporary black discouraged, especially because they are the cause of eczema and allergic sensitization. These reactions may be severe and require emergency hospitalization.
• Any skin reaction resulting from the application of a tattoo black must lead them to consult a doctor quickly. The delay may be a few days to several weeks.