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P Bhargava¹, P Matthew

¹Department of Medicine, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India

|April 15, 2008

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Hair dye poisoning from Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) can cause severe symptoms like airway obstruction and muscle spasms. This case highlights the dangerous combined effects of PPD and sodium EDTA in hair dye ingestion.

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Area of Science:

Toxicology
Emergency Medicine
Clinical Case Study

Background:

Hair dye ingestion, though uncommon in Western countries, is prevalent in regions like the Indian Sub-continent and East Africa.
Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) is the primary toxic agent in many hair dyes, known to cause serious health issues.
PPD toxicity can manifest as angioneurotic edema, rhabdomyolysis, and renal failure.

Observation:

A case of hair dye poisoning is presented.
The patient exhibited respiratory distress due to laryngeal edema.
Subsequent symptoms included trismus and carpopedal spasm.

Findings:

The case demonstrates the significant toxicity of Paraphenylenediamine (PPD).
Combined toxicity of PPD and sodium EDTA was observed.
Severe manifestations included laryngeal edema, trismus, and carpopedal spasm.

Implications:

This case underscores the critical need for awareness regarding hair dye poisoning, particularly in endemic areas.
Highlights the potential for severe, multi-systemic toxicity from common household products.
Emphasizes the importance of prompt medical evaluation and management for suspected hair dye ingestion.