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GlossaryThallium Poisoning

exposure to thallium causes severe toxicity, including hair loss

Thallium poisoning, also known as thallium toxicity or thallotoxicosis, occurs when a person is exposed to thallium, a highly toxic heavy metal. Symptoms can include hair loss (alopecia), gastrointestinal distress, nerve damage, and even death if not treated promptly. Thallium was historically used in rat poisons and insecticides, but its use has been restricted due to its high toxicity.

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research Thallium Poisoning: Diagnosis May Be Elusive But Alopecia Is The Clue

119 citations, June 1993 in “BMJ”

Alopecia is a key indicator of thallium poisoning.

research Thallium Poisoning: Emphasis on Early Diagnosis and Response to Hemodialysis

60 citations, February 2003 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal”

Early diagnosis and haemodialysis can effectively treat thallium poisoning.

research Clinical Manifestations and Management of Acute Thallium Poisoning

48 citations, January 2008 in “European Neurology”

Thallium poisoning causes pain, hair loss, and nerve issues, treatable with hemoperfusion and hemodialysis.

research Skin Signs in the Diagnosis of Thallium Poisoning

48 citations, February 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Thallium poisoning can cause severe neurological symptoms and hair loss.

research A Successfully Treated Case of Criminal Thallium Poisoning

27 citations, January 2017 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research”

A woman poisoned with thallium was successfully treated with activated charcoal and Prussian blue.

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