Hair Dye Poisoning - A Case Report

Authors

  • Ramulu B
  • * Swarnalata G**
  • Krishnan S***

Keywords:

Paraphenylenediamine, Rhabdomyolysis, Acute tubular necrosis, Toxic myocarditis

Abstract

A case is reported of an 18 year-old female who ingested a toxic quantity of a hair dye containing paraphenylenediamine (PPD), and presented with severe metabolic acidosis, rhabdomyolysis leading to acute renal failure, and toxic myocarditis leading to myocardial dysfunction. Haemodialysis, cardiac supportive treatment, and ICU care resulted in complete recovery over a 1-month period.

Published Date

07-Jul-2006

Issue

Vol.2 Issue No.2 (2006): Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology

Section

Articles