Title of article :
Paraphenylenediamine: Blackening more than just hair
Author/Authors :
Gude, Dilip Internal Medicine/Critical care - Princess Durru-Shehvar Children’s and General Hospital, India , Pal Bansal, Dharam Internal Medicine/Critical care - Princess Durru-Shehvar Children’s and General Hospital, India , Ambegaonkar, Rahul Internal Medicine/Critical care - Princess Durru-Shehvar Children’s and General Hospital, India , Prajapati, Jayaram Internal Medicine/Critical care - Princess Durru-Shehvar Children’s and General Hospital, India
Abstract :
Paraphenylenediamine is an important constituent of hair dye toxicity of which one could herald fatal complications such as
rhabdomyolysis, renal failure, angioneurotic edema, and respiratory failure. We present a case of hair dye poisoning that presented
with respiratory distress due to laryngeal edema and later developed trismus, subclinical tetany, apnea, and conduction abnormality
on electrocardiogram. This case report highlights the need for a thorough toxicological review of the components of any ingested
substance.
Keywords :
Hair dye poisoning , Paraphenylenediamine , renal failure
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
