title: Hair dye toxicity--a review.
abstract: This article reviews local and systemic effects which relate to hair dye formulation and hair dye ingredient tests and experiences in man and animals. Mutagenic and carcinogenic aspects are discussed. In a very limited way, safety and hazards of using hair dyes are interpreted for consumers.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002273:Carcinogens; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D002875:Chromosomes / Q000187:drug effects; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000633:toxicity*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology; D006202:Hair Dyes / Q000378:metabolism / Q000633:toxicity*; D006801:Humans; D007509:Irritants; D008670:Metals / Q000633:toxicity; D009153:Mutagens; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D012869:Skin Absorption; D014581:Urticaria / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D002273:Carcinogens; D003358:Cosmetics; D006202:Hair Dyes; D007509:Irritants; D008670:Metals; D009153:Mutagens