Clinical management of chronic mercury intoxication secondary to skin lightening products: A proposed algorithm
Mercury is a toxic substance that is commonly used in skin lightening products. Various effects on humans have been observed, which affect both users and non-users. Many studies reported delayed diagnosis and treatment, even after weeks of hospitalization. The possible reasons are non-specific clin...
Main Author: | Fitri Fareez Ramli |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
2021-06-01
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Series: | Biomolecules & Biomedicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.bjbms.org/ojs/index.php/bjbms/article/view/4759 |
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