Hair greenL67.8
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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Green discoloration of the main hair, especially in blonde, grey and bleached hair
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
External copper adsorption, usually as a result of exposure to copper-containing tap or swimming pool water. Green discoloration of hair after application of copper-containing cosmetic plant extracts has also been described (Tosti A et al. 1991). Physically and chemically stressed hair promotes the absorption of copper on the hair shaft.
In blonde hair, strongly chlorinated water can also lead to a green tint of the hair.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Copper complexation by hair rinse with chelating agents. Treatment trial with 3% hydrogen peroxide or, if necessary, shampoos containing EDTA or 1.5% hydroxyethyldiphosphoric acid. Prophylactic washing with synthetic detergents or shampoos that contain quaternary ammonium compounds and thus prevent adsorption.
In case of green coloration after a visit to the pool, only a suitable hair tint (with low red pigments) can correct the green cast.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Person JR (1985) Green hair: treatment with penicillinamin shampoo. Arch Dermatol 121: 717-718
- Petzoldt D (1995) Green hair. dermatologist 46: 276
- Tosti A et al (1991) Green hair caused by copper present in cosmetic plant extracts. Dermatologica 18: 204-205