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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Kyle O'Sullivan & Nia Price

Schoolgirl's arm smelled of 'rotting flesh' after henna tattoo causes burning ordeal

Getting a henna tattoo on holiday is a common experience for many kids - but one mum has given a warning after her daughter's agonising ordeal. Henna tatoos are not widely available in the UK, so many kids love to get the temporary ink on their skin while enjoying a bit of summer sun abroad.

However, one girl suffered chemical burns from her henna tattoo, which left her skin smelling like "rotting flesh", while on holiday in Turkey this month. Terrified mum Alisha Evans said her daughter, Amora Evans, complained about a painful and itchy arm - and within 10 days the wound became 'angry looking' with bubbling blisters that turned bright red and oozed yellow pus.

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