Allergic contact dermatitis to substitute hair dyes in a patient allergic to para-phenylenediamine: Pure henna, black tea and indigo powder

We report a case of a 50-year-old lady with allergic contact dermatitis to para-phenylenediamine, who in her quest to find a substitute hair dye, subsequently reacted to a number of plant-based hair dyes, including pure henna, black tea and indigo powder respectively. While these substances all cont...

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Published in:The Australasian journal of dermatology 2016, Vol.57 (3), p.219-221
Main Authors: Swan, Bonnie C, Tam, Mei M, Higgins, Claire L, Nixon, Rosemary L
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:We report a case of a 50-year-old lady with allergic contact dermatitis to para-phenylenediamine, who in her quest to find a substitute hair dye, subsequently reacted to a number of plant-based hair dyes, including pure henna, black tea and indigo powder respectively. While these substances all contain tannins, testing to possible constituents tannic acid and gallic acid was negative.
ISSN:1440-0960
DOI:10.1111/ajd.12454