Women and men found themselves in dermatology clinics after being exposed to burns and severe skin infections, as a result of their use of black henna. The sources stressed that the source and quality of henna should be known before using it and keeping away from the saleswoman. Sell them in the state markets.
A doctor told Emirates Al-Youm that he had finally received a bride who suffered a skin rash and a severe infection resulting from the use of black henna, which led her to spend her honeymoon in treatment. Dubai Municipality said that last year it received four reports about The unhealthy effects of black henna, confirming their response to them.
Dr. Anwar Al Hammadi, Dermatology Consultant at the Emirates Medical Society, warned of the indiscriminate use of henna, which is frequently used on occasions, especially what is known as black henna, where hospitals and clinics receive women who suffer from burns and skin infections. Acute, because of it.
Al-Hammadi said that the use of anonymous henna spoiled brides' joy and celebration of happy occasions, and prompted many to postpone celebrations and events until recovery.
Al Hammadi explained: "Black henna factories use chemical substances, called BBD, to add black dye to it, and are the basis of skin injury with varying degrees of inflammation."
He warned against relying on the henna, which spreads during the events, stressing that they carry a great risk to women who depend on them, showing the effect of black henna on the skin within 48 hours of its development, and requires at least a week to treat inflammation, Skin to several months, stressing the need to test the extent of the skin's susceptibility to henna, before being used extensively.
He pointed out that he had received, a while ago, a bride suffered a skin rash and severe inflammation resulting from the use of black henna, which made her spend the honeymoon period in a sense of regret, saying that it spoiled the joy of its own life, stressing the need to scrutinize the henna and know the source, And whether they are pure or added to other materials.
Director of the Department of Health and Safety in Dubai Municipality Dr. Naseem Mohammed Rafie stressed the Municipality's keenness to ensure the application of saloons, women's beauty centers and the requirements and standards for the safety of individuals in the Emirate. The circulars are published on women's salons and beauty centers in Dubai. The procedure for the use of henna or any other substances may adversely affect the safety of their products.
The municipality has also ordered beauty centers and salons to develop awareness warning signs about malpractices in women's beauty centers and salons. In addition, awareness campaigns have been launched to warn about the consequences of providing home services for cosmetics, personal care and the use of substances that may cause skin burns such as black henna.
She pointed out that the municipality has a regular program to control the centers and salons, through a qualified cadre of health and safety officers, to inspect the preparations and consumables inside salons and women's beauty centers. The municipality carries out intensive surveillance campaigns during national holidays and events to ensure compliance with the standards and requirements of public health and safety, in order to preserve the safety of the members of society, as it pulls materials and products in violation of the approved specifications.
She warned of some wrongful practices from the public, such as bringing some women to the saloon and beauty center. The municipality investigates cases that lead to skin burns or sensations due to the use of non-approved preparations, materials and mixtures, which are forbidden to be used in the saloon , Or attended by customers), following which strict measures are taken against the offender.
She explained that the municipality issued a circular that prevents mixing henna with any chemical substances such as petroleum, hair dyes, acids or any substance that has negative effects on the skin and prevents the use of hair dyes on the skin as an alternative to henna. She confirmed: that the municipality is drawing samples, to ensure the safety and meet the conditions and specifications approved.
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Dubai Municipality confirmed that the tight control of beauty salons has significantly reduced the use of banned henna mixtures. A field team of inspectors monitors 1847 women's salons in Dubai. The municipality also monitors consumer goods and products, A "producer" system, the first of its kind in the world. She noted that she was receiving feedback through the system of communications on hotline 800900, or through the application of 24/7, adding that she received four reports on the «black henna», in 2018.