Hair dye poisoning in a paediatric patient

Case Rep Pediatr. 2012:2012:931463. doi: 10.1155/2012/931463. Epub 2012 Aug 16.

Abstract

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.