A Case of Erythema Multiforme-Like Secondary to Black Henna Tatoo

Abstract

Henna tattoos are becoming increasingly popular advertised as
“harmless”. Rising incidence of allergic contact dermatitis
reactions to paraphenylendiamine (PPD) in black henna tattoos
has been usually described.1-3 Generalized erythema multiforme to
PPD is rarely reported.4,5 We present a case of a girl who developed
a localized eczematous reaction to a henna tattoo on the dorsum
of her hands followed by erythema multiforme-like lesions
on her extremities