Allergic contact dermatitis to temporary tattoos with positive para-phenylenediamine reactions: Report of four cases

Wen Hung Chung, Chun Min Wang*, Hong Shang Hong

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Background: In recent years, temporary tattoos instead of permanent tattoos have become popular worldwide. Although contact allergy to temporary henna tattoos appears to be rare in the past, it is progressively more commonly reported. Patients: Four Taiwanese patients of allergic contact dermatitis following application of temporary tattoos were patch tested and they were followed up for 1 year after treatment. Results: All four of the tested patients were positive to paraphenylenediamine. At 1-year follow-up, all four patients still showed various degrees of remnant hyperpigmentation on their previous tattooed areas. Conclusion: Temporary tattoos may pose similar risks of allergic reactions associated with permanent tattoos. A high risk of prolonged post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after allergic contact dermatitis from temporary tattoos should also be alerted, especially in Asian skin type.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)754-756
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of Dermatology
Volume40
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

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