Local Hypertrichosis: A Rare Complication of a Temporary Henna Tattoo

    January 2016 in “ The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
    Nebahat Demet Akpolat, Arzu Aras
    TLDR A 5-year-old girl got a rare case of extra hair growth on her arm after a henna tattoo.
    Temporary henna tattoos, popular among children and young people, have been associated with allergic reactions, but cases of temporary hypertrichosis are rare. This report detailed a 5-year-old girl who developed allergic contact dermatitis and localized hypertrichosis on her right arm following the application of a temporary henna tattoo during a summer holiday.
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