G6PD enzyme deficiency is short for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. This is a genetic condition.
Henna is not suitable for anyone who is glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase G6PD enzyme deficient – if in doubt, check with your doctor.
What is henna ?
Due to G6PD enzyme deficiency, neither is henna suitable for use on infants, young children, or anyone who is severely anaemic. Please check with your doctor before you use henna, indigo, or cassia obovata if you are G6PD enzyme deficient. It is possible to be diagnosed G6PD enzyme deficient and not be allergic to PPD. The two conditions are not linked.
* Many well respected and knowledgeable henna artists will henna young children without any concern as it is considered safe. We advise caution, however, on using henna on children under seven years old.
To learn more about G6PD enzyme deficiency, please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G6PD_deficiency
Customers with G6PD Deficiency
We do have customers with this enzyme deficiency who , following medical advice, have successfully used our henna and indigo. However, if you know you are G6PD enzyme deficient and you wish to use henna and indigo, you must consult your doctor for advice first. Never use henna on young children.
