Re: Medical question: a thought

Posted by Catherine Cartwright JOnes on September 25, 1999 at 15:01:53:

In Reply to: Re: Medical question: a thought posted by Carrie on September 25, 1999 at 06:40:22:

Henna in that top layer of the skin will cause hemolysis of the blood
cells as the blood passes through it in a skin prick. That's why if
you have hennaed fingertips, and you need a fingerprick blood test,
have the doctor prick the outer edge of your ear instead.

Follow-ups:

• Re: Medical question: a thought Amy C 19:11:36 9/25/99 (2)
  • fingernail came off what can I do? Linda 22:22:20 8/01/00 (0)
  • not quite henna related, but fingernail related, sorta Anne 19:48:33 9/25/99 (0)