| Also Known As | Hina and mehndi. |
| Discretionary | Accept. |
| See if Relevant | Body Piercing |
| Additional Information | Traditional henna painting (also known as mehndi or hina) is sometimes referred to as tattooing but it does not involve skin piercing and so does not represent a transfusion hazard. The dye binds permanently with proteins in the skin and so the effect can last several months. |
| Reason for change | 'Additional Information' has been added. |
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