SENSITISATION FROM PPD IN TEMPO- RARY HENNA TATTOOS AND SUBSE- QUENT SEVERE ALLERGIC CONTACT

Henna grows as a woody shrub, reaching heights up to 3 metres, mainly in the warm, moist regions of North Africa and South Asia. It is often grown as a hedge. The Latin name of henna is Lawsonia inermis and it is a mem-ber of the botanical family Lythraceae. Cousins of henna include clove, eucalyptus, myrtle, loosestrife, pomegran-ate and fuchsia. Henna bushes have clusters of small, intensely fragrant flowers, which are usually white, but may be pink or red. Perfume made from henna flowers is very sweet. Henna is the Arabic name of the plant. In India and Pakistan, the plant is called Mehndi.1 History The history of henna goes back 5000 years. Papyrus scrolls show that henna was used in ancient Egypt to colour the nails and hair of mummies. In the scorchin