| A case of methemoglobinemia caused by hair dyeing with henna |
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고려대학교 의과대학 내과학교실 |
| 증례 : 헤나 머리염색 후 발생한 메트헤모글로빈혈증 1예 |
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Methemoglobin occurs as a result of oxidation of the iron moiety, whcih changes the normal ferrous (Fe2+) state of hemoglobin to the ferric (Fe3+) state. In this ferric state, an alteration of the molecule has occurred that inhibits its oxygen-binding properties. Acquired methemoglobinemia is caused by toxins that oxidize heme iron. We report there on a case in which methemoglobinemia occurred after hair dyeing with Henna. A 35-year old female was admitted due to dyspnea and cyanosis after using Henna hair dye. She used black henna, which probably contained paraphenylenediamine. The initial SpO2, as determined by pulse oximeter, was 82%. On the arterial blood gas analysis, the PaO2 was 126.9 mmHg and the SaO2 was 99.1%. We supplied oxygen at 10 L/min through a nasal prong, but her cyanosis was not improved. On the CO-oximeter, the MetHb was 42.2%. Methylene blue was administered and the cyanosis was improved.(Korean J Med 72:S314-S317, 2007)
Key Words : Methemoglobinemia, Henna, Paraphenylenediamine |
| Key Words:
Methemoglobinemia, Henna, Paraphenylenediamine |
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