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Cold wave lotion poisoning - Overview

Alternative Names

Thioglycolate poisoning

Definition of Cold wave lotion poisoning:

Cold wave lotion is a hair care product used to create permanent waves ("a perm"). Cold wave lotion poisoning occurs from swallowing, breathing in, or touching cold wave lotion.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Thioglycolates

Where Found:

Hair perm (permanent) kits
Various cold wave lotions

Note: This list may not include all products that contain cold wave lotion.

Reviewed last on: 2/6/2009
A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Stephen C. Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (2/27/2008).

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