Local Hypertrichosis: A Rare Complication of a Temporary Henna Tattoo

January 2016 in “ The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics ”

Nebahat Demet Akpolat, Arzu Aras

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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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