Case Reports in Pediatrics (Jan 2012)

Hair Dye Poisoning in a Paediatric Patient

  • Jolly Chandran,
  • Rimi Manners,
  • Indira Agarwal,
  • Kala Ebenezer

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/931463
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2012

Abstract

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Hair dye ingestion with suicidal intention has increased among rural Indian population and is associated with significant mortality. We report a teenager who presented with cervicofacial edema, respiratory distress, rhabdomyolysis, and myocarditis after ingesting the hair dye Super Vasmol 33. Early and supportive treatment can prevent morbidity and mortality.