CASE REPORT: ACUTE HEMOLYTIC CRISIS IN G6PD DEFICIENCY INDUCED BY HENNA

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.