I had a henna tattoo on my skin. Hennas are supposed to be gone in about 2 weeks but its been a month and my henna is still stained on my skin. 1 week after Ive had a henna, I experienced itching. The part of my skin, which has the henna, soared and when I touched that part it felt hot. I dont really know what happened. I just know that its still on my arm and it doesnt go away. Can you please give me some advice on what product to use or just simply how to remove this from my skin.
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor You seem to have developed Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIN) at the site of Henna application. Henna is a common allergen. PIN seems to be the result of Allergic contact dermatitis, which you probably developed to henna as exemplified by symptoms such as itching, swelling and warmth. If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g. fluticasone propionate 0.05% Or Mometasone furnace 0.1% cream, twice daily at the site. These are prescription products and I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as appropriate prescription. Regards