Sir, Hair dye (Super-Vasmol) poisoning causes cervicofacial edema, laryngeal edema, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure, severe acidosis, and rarely bronchospasm and pulmonary edema, [1, 2] but pneumothorax was not documented earlier. We report two cases of right sided pneumothorax in hair dye poisoning on admission along with probable mechanisms, in order to create awareness and recognition. Salon products like hairsprays, hair dyes and nail polishes contain chemicals and fragrances that can irritate the airways and cause respiratory symptoms.
Keep reading to about the hidden dangers in salons and how you can protect yourself on your next visit. A look at hair dye allergy reactions when someone reacts to the dye they have put on their hair. Included is detail on natural alternatives.
Found in: permanent hair color to open the cuticle of the hair and allow the hair dye to be deposited within the hair. Concern: According to the CDC, when inhaled, it is an eye, nose, and throat irritant and can lead to breathing difficulty, wheezing, or chest pain. Read about reactions to hair dye, the signs, symptoms, how to avoid them and what to do when you have a reaction.
Nowadays, people play around with different hair colors and give their hair a new look every now and then. Hair dyeing is a seven-billion-dollar industry worldwide. (1) How to Treat the Side Effects of Hair Dyes You can counter the harmful side effects of hair dyes in the following ways.
Hair dye poisoning occurs when someone swallows dye or tint used to color hair. This article is for information only. DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual poison exposure.
If you or someone you are with has an exposure, call the local emergency number (such as 911), or the local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1. If all these symptoms - itchy rash in underarms, groins, swelling of ears, pain around the collar bone and chest, swelling of tongue occur after use of hair dye; there is a strong possibility that these symptoms are due to allery towards hair dye. Symptomatic treatment against these symptoms is required to control these symptoms.
Unintentional ingestions of dyes by children usually involve small amounts. Temporary hair dyes, like the kind used at Halloween, should only cause minor irritation to the mouth, some nausea, and maybe some vomiting. Toxicity is increased with semi.
Given the worldwide popularity of hair dyeing, there is an urgent need to understand the toxicities and risks associated with exposure to chemicals found in hair dye formulations. Hair dyes are categorized as oxidative and nonoxidative in terms of.