Synonym(s)
2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione; 2-hydroxy-p-naphthoquinone; CAS number: 83-72-7; Lawsone (engl.)
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Red, naphthoquinone dye from the group of ketones and naphthols, which is obtained naturally in a concentration of 1-2% from young branches and leaves of the dyer's shrub (also henna shrub), Lawsonia inermis.
Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Allergic skin reactions that occur shortly after the application of henna tattoos are likely to be caused by p-phenylenediamine, which is added to deepen the color ("black henna").
Lawason is stereoisomeric to juglone, an ingredient in walnut shellsthat can be found in self-tanning products.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Almeida PJ et al. (2012) Quantification of p-phenylenediamine and 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone in henna tattoos. Contact Dermatitis 66:33-37.
- Boschnakow A et al. (2003) Temporary tattooing with henna induces contact allergy to textile dyes. JDDG 1: 962-964
- Jovanovic DL et al.(2009) Allergic contact dermatitis fromtemporary henna tattoo. J Dermatol 36:63-65.
- Polat M et al. (2009) Allergic contact dermatitis to pure henna. Dermatol Online J 15:15.
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