October 2009 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Excessive selenium intake can cause liver damage.
12 citations
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August 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Thallium exposure can cause serious health issues, including nerve damage and hair loss.
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.
Toxins can disrupt skin stem cell balance, causing skin overgrowth or ulceration.
10 citations
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May 1978 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Pustules in toxic erythema are linked to hair follicles or sweat ducts.
17 citations
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” Arsenic poisoning can be caused by both criminal acts and certain medical treatments.
September 2025 in “BULLETIN OF STOMATOLOGY AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY” Better supportive care is needed to manage chemotherapy side effects.
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June 2024 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” Nails could be used to check long-term drug use, but more research is needed.
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January 1997 in “Principles of Medical Biology” Drug metabolism affects how long a drug works, its interactions, activation, and toxicity, and is influenced by genetics, diet, illness, and other drugs.
19 citations
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March 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.
3 citations
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May 1963 in “Radiology” Thallium poisoning can be identified through radiological signs and treated effectively with B.A.L.
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May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Skin reactions from cancer treatments might predict how well the treatments work.
7 citations
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October 2003 in “Nonlinearity in Biology Toxicology Medicine” Confirming low-dose endocrine toxicities is difficult and requires more research.
October 2025 in “The Sri Lanka Journal of Dermatology” SJS and TEN can cause long-term organ damage and psychological issues beyond skin and eye problems.
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September 2010 in “Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry” The woman likely died from acute arsenic poisoning, not chronic exposure.
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October 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Neuroscience” Thallium poisoning can cause worsening nerve damage and vision loss without typical symptoms.
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January 1970 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Diphenyl cresyl phosphate has low toxicity but can harm the liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, and testicles at high doses.
Retinoids can cause skin issues and hair loss due to their effects on cell membranes.
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July 2024 in “Cureus” Early recognition of methotrexate toxicity symptoms is crucial.
June 2007 in “Emergency medicine news” If someone has unexplained nerve pain and hair loss, doctors should check for thallium poisoning.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Toxic metals can cause hair loss and should be considered by doctors.
50 citations
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September 1998 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” High thallium contamination severely harms small mammal populations, causing health issues and low population density.
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January 2008 in “European Neurology” Thallium poisoning causes pain, hair loss, and nerve issues, treatable with hemoperfusion and hemodialysis.
278 citations
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May 2013 in “Ca” Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
71 citations
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June 2008 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Excessive selenium from supplements can be harmful.
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April 2019 in “Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira” Milk can carry harmful plant toxins that pose health risks to animals and humans.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is dangerous for cats and dogs.
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February 2021 in “Legal Medicine” Hair analysis showed very high metformin levels in two fatal overdose cases, suggesting it's useful in forensics but sweat may affect results.