May 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The 1891 epidemic skin disease was likely caused by arsenic poisoning, possibly from beer or fish.
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.
19 citations,
March 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.
24 citations,
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
19 citations,
June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Severe digestive issues in DRESS need early endoscopy for better treatment.
67 citations,
January 2007 in “Environmental health perspectives” A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
68 citations,
May 2013 in “The American journal of medicine” Traditional Chinese medicines with heavy metals can cause severe poisoning.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Small ruminant research” Vitamin E, alone or with yeast, helped reduce arsenic poisoning effects in young goats.
March 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Thallium poisoning can cause hair loss, skin rashes, and nerve damage, and can be fatal if not correctly diagnosed and treated.
2 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning, especially for skin and hair symptoms.
June 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning.
12 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Thallium poisoning from contaminated cake caused severe health issues in Baghdad, highlighting the need to ban thallium as a rodenticide.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
26 citations,
January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
52 citations,
May 2009 in “Human & experimental toxicology” Hair loss and polyneuropathy improved, but severe vision impairment persisted.
11 citations,
January 2013 in “Revista Brasileira De Terapia Intensiva” Eating pacu-manteiga fish can cause Haff disease, leading to severe muscle damage.
7 citations,
May 2014 in “Clinical practice” Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
84 citations,
February 2013 in “Clinica chimica acta” Hair mineral analysis might help diagnose diseases early, but standard methods are needed.
47 citations,
December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Pharmacists should interpret lab data and perform physical exams to improve patient care.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
July 2024 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” Herbal ingredients like aloe vera and hibiscus can help with hair problems like hair loss and dandruff.
Hair analysis can help identify specific minerals and amino acids linked to various diseases.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
January 2024 in “Current research in toxicology” Thallium is highly toxic, causing severe health issues, and Prussian blue is the best antidote.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
13 citations,
February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
12 citations,
May 1989 in “Postgraduate Medicine” The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.