Emerging trend of self harm by using 'kala pathar' hair dye [paraphenylene diamine]: an epidemiological study
APMC-Annals of Punjab Medical College. 2016; 10 (1): 26-30
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-185532
ABSTRACT
Background:
Poisoning due to Hair dye containing Paraphenylene diamine, famous with local name of 'Kala Pathar' is an emerging way of self harm in developing countries. The substance produces toxic effects if ingested or when applied locally including angioedema, respiratory distress, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure and hepatic necrosis
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Type of study:
Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann. Punjab Med. Coll.
Year:
2016
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