DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2014.v02i01.0094

Pages: 442-443

Super vasmol is one of the commonly used cosmetic preparation with toxic effects.Hair dye ingestion is an uncommon form of poisoning in the west; however, in some parts of the world such as Indian Sub-continent it is not uncommon.The main component of hair dye causing toxicity is Paraphenylenediamine (PPD). The common cause for consumption of hair dye is by suicidal intend or accidental oral ingestion.The toxicity of this compound has been found to cause angioneurotic edema, rhabdomyolysis and renal failure. Prompt recognition and effective management lead to complete recovery. We report a case in which minimal consumption has caused severe systemic complication.