Henna-induced severe hemolysis: In Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2007; 23 (1): 119-121
in English
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ABSTRACT
Glucose- 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is one of the most common enzyme deficiencies worldwide. Lawsone is a chemical present in henna, the crushed leaves of which are not only used as a cosmetic agent but also as a therapeutic agent for some types of skin lesion. In vitro observations indicated that lawsone is an agent capable of causing oxidative hemolysis. We report a 42 - days old G6PD - deficient male infant with acute severe hemolysis after application of henna to treat his napkin dermatitis
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase
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Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
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Hemolysis
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Pak. J. Med. Sci.
Year:
2007
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