Little Girl ‘Potentially Scarred for Life’ After Black Henna Tattoo Erupted in Blisters

Little Girl ‘Potentially Scarred for Life’ After Black Henna Tattoo Erupted in Blisters
Illustration - ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images
|Updated:
From the archives: This story was last updated in May 2019.
(WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT)

Temporary black henna tattoos containing paraphenylenediamine (PPD) are a health hazard and can cause permanent scarring experts warn after a then-7-year-old suffered severe chemical burns.

Epoch Inspired Staff
Epoch Inspired Staff
Author
Epoch Inspired staff cover stories of hope that celebrate kindness, traditions, and triumph of the human spirit, offering valuable insights into life, culture, family and community, and nature.
Related Topics