Paraphenylenediamine Hair Dyeing Nephropathy: A Case Report and Review of Literature

The document reported a case of acute kidney injury resulting from inhalation of hair dye during a hairstyle session. Modern hair dyes, which contain paraphenylenediamine and other chemicals, have been identified as significant causes of both intentional and unintentional poisoning globally. These substances can lead to severe health issues such as rhabdomyolysis, laryngeal edema, acute kidney injury, severe metabolic acidosis, and acute renal failure. Timely intervention has been shown to improve patient outcomes.