Suicidal Ingestion of Henna Mixed With Para-Phenylenediamine: A Case Report
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Temporary Black Henna Tattoos and Sensitization to para-Phenylenediamine (PPD): Two Paediatric Case Reports and a Review of the Literature
Background: The use of temporary henna tattoos has increased dramatically in recent years, especially in children and adolescents. To obtain a darker colour and prolong the life of the tattoo, red henna, a plant-derived substance, is typically added to para-phenylenediamine (PPD). The mixture is called temporary black henna tattoo (TBHT). Because of its molecular characteristics, PPD can induce...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Anesthesia & Clinical Research
سال: 2011
ISSN: 2155-6148
DOI: 10.4172/2155-6148.1000158