"What's so bad about PPD?"

PPD has long been known to cause allergies, and the concentrations used to make Black Henna are much more potent than that even used in hair colorings. Allergic reactions could take hours, days and even weeks to show up and can manifest as burns, scarring and blistering which could open the way for infections and increased sensitivities to other chemicals and even beneficial medicines.

"I've had Black Henna before without any problems. I'm not allergic, right?"

Here is one of the most insidious problems with PPD. You might have reactions that occur weeks later that aren't even near the area where you had your Black Henna tattoo and may include swelling, hives and skin lesions. And just because you were ok once or twice, it doesn't mean you won't have serious complications the next time.

"How can that be?"

The problem is that you can develop an increasing sensitivity to PPD over time, which can grow more and more serious with each application of the chemical to your body. Swelling may occur for example, that can constrict your air supply causing you to suffocate if you don't get immediate treatment. Worsening allergies and sensitivities to PPD could lead to internal problems including organ and tissue damage, and failure.

"But doesn't that go away over time?"

No, and in fact it can get even worse. You may even develop an allergy and sensitivity so severe that it could make you allergic to life-saving medications often used for treating high blood pressure, diabetes and other conditions, and may even make you allergic to dyes commonly used in clothing. PPD use can also lead to permanent skin disfigurement including scarring, changes in pigment and blistering.

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