research Was the epidemic skin disease of 1891 due to acute arsenic poisoning?
The 1891 epidemic skin disease was likely caused by arsenic poisoning, possibly from beer or fish.
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30 / 1000+ results research Determination of As by instrumental neutron activation analysis in sectioned hair samples for forensic purposes: chronic or acute poisoning?
The woman likely died from acute arsenic poisoning, not chronic exposure.
research Acute selenium poisoning by paradise nuts (Lecythis ollaria)
Eating paradise nuts led to selenium poisoning, causing nausea, hair loss, and other symptoms in two women.
research Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic Poisoning Due to Topical Use of Traditional Chinese Medicines
Traditional Chinese medicines with heavy metals can cause severe poisoning.
research Assessment of ameliorative potential of Aegle marmelos fruit extract against hematological and biochemical alterations in sub-acute arsenic toxicity in mice
Aegle marmelos fruit extract can protect against arsenic toxicity in mice.
research Case Report: Potential Arsenic Toxicosis Secondary to Herbal Kelp Supplement
A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
research Evaluation of ameliorative efficiency of vitamin E and Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast on arsenic toxicity in Black Bengal kids
Vitamin E, alone or with yeast, helped reduce arsenic poisoning effects in young goats.
research Used Right, IV Arsenic Is Safe & Effective
Intravenous arsenic is safe and effective for treating certain blood cancers.
research Paraphenylenediamine hair dyeing nephropathy: a case report and review of literature
Hair dye chemicals can cause serious health problems, including kidney damage.
research Thallium poisoning: Clinical observations through two outbreaks in Basrah
Thallium poisoning can cause hair loss, skin rashes, and nerve damage, and can be fatal if not correctly diagnosed and treated.
research Thallium poisoning. Diagnosis may be elusive but alopecia is the clue.
Alopecia is a key indicator of thallium poisoning.
research Anagen effluvium due to thallium poisoning derived from the intake of Chinese herbal medicine and rodenticide containing thallium salts
A woman and her daughter had thallium poisoning from a herbal drink and rodenticide, causing hair loss and other symptoms.
research Oral zinc sulphate in treatment of patients with thallium poisoning: A clinical therapeutic trial
Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning, especially for skin and hair symptoms.
research Oral zinc sulphate in treatment of patients with thallium poisoning: A clinical therapeutic trial
Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning.
research Hair Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
research Selenium Toxicity in Domestic Animals
Selenium can be toxic to animals, causing serious health issues, especially in horses.
research The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues
The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
research Telogen effluvium
Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
research Heavy Metals: The Notorious Daredevils of Daily Personal Care Products- Mini Review
Heavy metals in personal care products can cause serious health issues like cancer and hair loss.
research Toxic Trace Metals and Pathological Changes in Organs of Rats Fed with Extract of Polluted Grasses
Eating plants from polluted areas can cause liver and kidney damage in rats due to toxic metals.
research Exploring the Interplay between Arsenic and Cutaneous Physiology, Pathology, and Regeneration
Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
research Outbreak of thallium poisoning among Iraqi patients
Thallium poisoning from contaminated cake caused severe health issues in Baghdad, highlighting the need to ban thallium as a rodenticide.
research A Successfully Treated Case of Criminal Thallium Poisoning
A woman poisoned with thallium was successfully treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.
research Heavy metals in biological samples of cancer patients: a systematic literature review
Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead can increase cancer risk and worsen outcomes.
research Alopecia Areata and Toxic Metals
Toxic metals can cause hair loss and should be considered by doctors.
research Alopecia and Associated Toxic Agents: A Systematic Review
Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
research From Russia with Love
Dr. Marina Kovalevsky and her daughter were hospitalized for suspected politically motivated thallium poisoning in Moscow.
research Two-year follow-up of two patients after severe thallium intoxication
Hair loss and polyneuropathy improved, but severe vision impairment persisted.
research Topical absorption and systemic toxicity
Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.
research Potential health risk and levels of heavy metals in water resources of lead–zinc mining communities of Abakaliki, southeast Nigeria
Water near Abakaliki mines has high toxic metal levels, posing health risks.