title: Hair product artifact in magnetic resonance imaging.
abstract: The presence of metallic compounds in facial cosmetics and permanent tattoos may affect the quality of magnetic resonance imaging. We report a case study describing a signal artifact due to the use of a leave-on powdered hair dye. On reviewing the ingredients of the product, it was found to contain several metallic compounds. In lieu of this observation, we suggest that MRI centers include the use of metal- or mineral-based facial cosmetics or hair products in their screening protocols.
authors: Neuroscience Mental Health Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Electronic address: chenji@ualberta.ca.
authors: Sneha
authors: S
authors: Chenji
authors: Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
authors: Alan H
authors: AH
authors: Wilman
authors: Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
authors: Dennell
authors: D
authors: Mah
authors: Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: Seres
authors: Montréal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montréal, Canada.
authors: Angela
authors: A
authors: Genge
authors: Neuroscience Mental Health Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
authors: Sanjay
authors: S
authors: Kalra
mesh_terms: D016477:Artifacts; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004396:Coloring Agents; D003358:Cosmetics; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008670:Metals; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents; D003358:Cosmetics; D008670:Metals
keywords: Artifacts; Cosmetic artifact; Hair product artifact; Magnetic resonance imaging; Resting state fMRI