conclusions based on the results of the current study, it was concluded that aloe vera, licorice and mint extracts had synergistic effects on the viability of dermal fibroblasts; in addition, the combination of aloe vera and licorice with either henna or myrtle, and aloe vera and mint with either cedar or ginger resulted in synergistic effects on viability of dermal fibroblasts. the third categ...

393 Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) is a blue-black aniline dye commonly used in hair dyes. It is also used in textile and fur dyes, wool dye, dark cosmetics, temporary tattoo hennas, photo baths, and photocopy and printing ink. Paraphenylenediamine, which accelerates the absorption of hair dye and henna tattoos by the skin and helps the formation of the black color, is an allergen. Paraphenylenedia...

Studies have shown that rooting substrate is one of the effective factors at rooting of hard rhizogenetic plant such as Henna. The purpose of this study is to determine an appropriate concentration of Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA), Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) and salicylic acid (SA) on Rooting of Henna. Present study showed that there was a great variation in most of the measured characters at P<...

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) inhibited inflammatory responses triggered by croton oil in mice ears and skin. Topical application of 0.5 or 1 mg henna extract (HE) to mice ears prior to application of 0.8 mg croton oil inhibited edema significantly (P < 0.02). The average weight of inflammated ear punches decreased by 64 and 87 %. Application of HE (5 or 10 mg) reduced, significantly (P < 0.05), Hyp...

Para-phenylenediamine (PPD) is the commonest and most well-known component of hair dyes. Oxidative hair dyes and dark henna temporary tattoos contain PPD. Individuals may be sensitized to PPD by temporary henna tattooing in addition to dyeing their hair. PPD allergy can cause severe reactions and may result in complications. In recent years, frequency of positive patch test reactions to PPD has...

Henna is frequently used as body adornment in Libya, the Arabic world, and some African Asian countries. It part of traditions cultures. The addition para-phenylenediamine (PPD) to natural henna increases risk allergic contact dermatitis well toxic effects, which sometimes lead severe toxicity death. Cases have already been reported Al-Bayda city - Libya. This study aimed identify presence dete...