Thesaurosis Following Inhalation of Hair Spray

HAIR spray is currently one of the most widely used cosmetic preparations. Although the exact compositions of various brands of hair sprays are closely guarded trade secrets, it is generally known that they may contain, in addition to a Freon propellant, various synthetic and naturally occurring resins in aqueous or alcoholic solutions. Perfumes and small amounts of lanolin are other common ingredients. So far, neither consumers nor physicians appear to have questioned the innocuity of these products. However, our experience with the following cases and subsequent animal experiments suggest that hair sprays may not be altogether harmless.Case ReportsCase . . .