research Recent Advances in the Characterization of Hair of Mummies from the Chilean Andean Coast
The hair of two ancient Chilean mummies is well-preserved and contains high levels of heavy metals.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch 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 Topical Absorption and Systemic Toxicity
Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.
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 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 and Associated Toxic Agents: A Systematic Review
Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
research Elemental Hair Analysis: A Review of Procedures and Applications
Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
research A Successfully Treated Case of Criminal Thallium Poisoning
A woman poisoned with thallium was successfully treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.
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 Harmless Herbs? A Review of the Recent Literature
Herbal remedies can cause adverse effects and need more safety research.
research Role of Ayurvedic Management in Chemical Toxicity of Cosmetics: A Review
Ayurvedic methods can help reduce the harmful effects of chemicals in cosmetics.
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 Telogen Effluvium: A Review of Acute and Chronic Forms
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 Selenium Toxicity in Domestic Animals
Selenium can be toxic to animals, causing serious health issues, especially in horses.
research Caffeic Acid Attenuates Acrylamide Induced Biochemical, Hematological and Histological Alterations in Rats
Caffeic acid helps protect rats from the harmful effects of acrylamide.
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 Toxic and Metabolic Disorders of the Nervous System
Certain vitamins in wrong amounts, alcohol abuse, metals, and other toxins can cause serious brain and nerve damage.
research Risks of Skin, Hair, and Nail Supplements
Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
research Paraphenylenediamine Hair Dyeing Nephropathy: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Hair dye chemicals can cause serious health problems, including kidney damage.
research A Review on Forensic Toxicological Analysis of Drugs in Hair Using Various Instrumental Techniques
Hair analysis is better than urine and blood for detecting past drug use.
research Cutaneous Markers of Disorders Affecting Adult Horses
Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
research Anagen Effluvium: A Review of Rapid Hair Loss During Growth Phase and Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.
research Madarosis: A Marker of Many Maladies
Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
research Nutrition and the Deleterious Side Effects of Nutritional Supplements
Taking too many vitamin and mineral supplements can cause serious health problems.
research Alterations in Transcriptome and Antioxidant Activity of Naturally Aged Mice Exposed to Selenium-Rich Rice
Eating selenium-rich rice improved antioxidant activity and signs of aging in mice.
research Environmental Psychodermatology: Stress, Environment, and Skin
Environmental stressors like UV radiation, pollution, and extreme temperatures can damage skin and lead to diseases and aging.
research Anagen Effluvium Due to Thallium Poisoning from 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 Micronutrients for Hair and Nails: A Review of Their Impact on Health
Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.
research Hair Disorders
Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
research Chemically Induced Hair Loss/Alopecia
Some chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss, which usually grows back after stopping the treatment.