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Photo developer allergic contact dermatitis in a photographer following paraphenylenediamine sensitization from a temporary henna tattoo.

AbstractBACKGROUND:
Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) is a coloring agent and potent sensitizer commonly added to henna tattoos to darken tattoo color. Photographic developers contain compounds that cross-react with PPD. Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from photo developers has been documented in the literature.
OBJECTIVE:
We describe the rare case of a photographer who presented with a 4-year history of recurrent ACD following exposure to photochemicals. History taking revealed that 10 years before presentation, he had received a temporary henna tattoo.
METHODS:
The patient was patch-tested with 4-methylaminophenol sulfate (Metol), the North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG) series, and select other allergens.
RESULTS:
Patch testing results revealed strong positive reactions to 4-methylaminophenol sulfate and PPD.
CONCLUSION:
This is the first report to our knowledge of ACD from a photo developer occurring as a consequence of previous sensitization to PPD from a temporary henna tattoo. Due to the potential for long-term sequelae, an awareness of the risks associated with henna tattoos is warranted.
AuthorsTiffany Chen, Melanie D Pratt
JournalJournal of cutaneous medicine and surgery (J Cutan Med Surg) 2015 Jan-Feb Vol. 19 Issue 1 Pg. 73-6 ISSN: 1203-4754 [Print] United States
PMID25775668 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Copyright© 2014 Canadian Dermatology Association.
Chemical References
  • Aminophenols
  • Coloring Agents
  • Naphthoquinones
  • Phenylenediamines
  • N-methyl-4-aminophenol
  • lawsone
  • 4-phenylenediamine
Topics
  • Adult
  • Aminophenols (adverse effects)
  • Coloring Agents (adverse effects)
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (diagnosis, etiology, immunology, pathology)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Naphthoquinones (adverse effects)
  • Occupational Diseases (chemically induced, diagnosis, immunology, pathology)
  • Occupational Exposure (adverse effects)
  • Phenylenediamines (adverse effects)
  • Tattooing (adverse effects)

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