It’s probably a sign of these economic times, but tattoo-related advertising may be on the upswing, suggests a recent news report in the New York Times.
The article focused on people who have shaved their heads to make them available for a temporary tattoo advertisement. Last November, for example, some 30 people volunteered to be “cranial [...]
Temporary tattooing using henna dye, a dark green power made from the leaves of the henna (Lawsonia inermis) plant has become very popular in recent years, both among adults and children. A recent article in the Journal of Dermatology details the case of a 9-year-old boy who developed allergic contact dermatitis after receiving a henna [...]
A new French study published this month describes some potentially lethal allergic reactions patients have had following Henna tattoos received on vacation. Henna tattoos are the temporary tattoos common in India and other Eastern nations which many Westerners will receive while visiting on vacation. They are especially popular among children and young adults.
The inks used [...]
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