Drug-induced hepatitis due to repeated use of hair dye

Intern Med. 2003 Nov;42(11):1104-6. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.42.1104.

Abstract

A 27-year-old Japanese man with no past history of liver disease was admitted to our hospital due to liver abnormalities. The patient was diagnosed with drug-induced hepatitis, as the three episodes of hepatitis occurred just after repeated use of hair dye. After cessation of the hair dye use, abnormal liver function tests improved to within the normal range. Although hair dyes contain various hepatotoxic compounds, hair dye is not known to cause drug-induced hepatitis. Thus, in cases of liver abnormality of unknown origin, the history of hair dye use should be investigated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / diagnosis*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / pathology
  • Hair Dyes / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Hair Dyes