A Review on Colorful Mehendi: The Risk of Paraphenylenediamine

    June 2019 in “ Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion ”
    Arya Subhash, H Chaitra
    TLDR PPD in mehendi can cause serious health problems and needs regulation.
    The review discussed the traditional use of mehendi, a body art form using henna paste, and highlighted the health risks associated with the recent addition of Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) for commercialization. These risks included contact dermatitis, bronchial asthma, throat irritation, convulsions, and coma. The review emphasized the growing trend of mehendi application among cancer patients, women with alopecia, and pregnant women, underscoring the urgent need to regulate the use of PPD in mehendi.
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