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Case Report: Acute Hemolytic Crisis in G6pd Deficiency Induced by Henna

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We report 3and halfmonth male infant with acute severe hemolytic episode following henna application as it contain an oxidant ingredient ,2-hydroxy-1, 4naphthoquinone that has similar oxidative properties to naphthalene. With inference to our infant andliterature of many cases report of henna causing acute hemolysis in G6PD to highlight the association of henna and hemolysis in G6PD and discourage it is usage in infant.

Source: International Journal of Advanced Research

DOI: 10.21474/ijar01/19787

Authors: Khalid A.M Rahama, Rikaz Bizzarri, Mahmoud Al Hussain, Eyas A. Mukhtar

Language: English

Topic: Neonatal Health and Biochemistry

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404831818

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