research Chronic Arsenicism: Criminal Poisoning or Drug-Intoxication? 17 citations , January 1993 in “Dermatology” Arsenic poisoning can be caused by both criminal acts and certain medical treatments.
research Recent advances in the characterization of hair of mummies from the Chilean Andean coast 16 citations , January 2015 in “Forensic science international” The hair of two ancient Chilean mummies is well-preserved and contains high levels of heavy metals.
research Determination of As by instrumental neutron activation analysis in sectioned hair samples for forensic purposes: chronic or acute poisoning? 9 citations , September 2010 in “Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry” The woman likely died from acute arsenic poisoning, not chronic exposure.
research Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic Poisoning Due to Topical Use of Traditional Chinese Medicines 68 citations , May 2013 in “The American journal of medicine” Traditional Chinese medicines with heavy metals can cause severe poisoning.
research Exploring the Interplay between Arsenic and Cutaneous Physiology, Pathology, and Regeneration November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.