Paraphenylene diamine poisoning

The commonest constituent of all hair dyes is paraphenylene diamine (PPD) being used by the people to color their hair all over the world. Hair dye poisoning is emerging as one of the emerging causes of intentional self-poisoning to commit suicide. In this article, the importance of clinical manifes...

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Published in:Journal of natural science, biology and medicine biology and medicine, 2012-07, Vol.3 (2), p.199-199
Main Author: Prabhakaran, A C Jesudoss
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Diamines
Dyeing and bleaching
Hair
Hair dyeing
Health aspects
Poisoning
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Summary:The commonest constituent of all hair dyes is paraphenylene diamine (PPD) being used by the people to color their hair all over the world. Hair dye poisoning is emerging as one of the emerging causes of intentional self-poisoning to commit suicide. In this article, the importance of clinical manifestations and of hair dye poisoning is discussed due to the lack of specific diagnostic tests. Since there is no specific antidote for PPD poisoning, the early supportive treatment modalities are discussed.
ISSN:0976-9668
2229-7707
DOI:10.4103/0976-9668.101924