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Lead poisoning, also known as plumbism and saturnism, is a type of metal poisoning caused by lead in the body. [2] Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, headaches, irritability, memory problems, infertility, and tingling in the hands and feet. [1]
Uncombable hair syndrome ( UHS) is a rare structural anomaly of the hair with a variable degree of effect. It is characterized by hair that is silvery, dry, frizzy, wiry, and impossible to comb. [ 4] It was first reported in the early 20th century. [ 5] It typically becomes apparent between the ages of 3 months and 12 years. [ 6]
Specialty. Dermatology. Pseudofolliculitis barbae ( PFB) is a type of irritant folliculitis that commonly affects people who have curly or coarse facial hair. [ 1] It occurs when hair curls back into the skin after shaving, causing inflammation, redness, and bumps. [ 2][ 3] This can lead to ingrown hairs, scarring, and skin discoloration.
A new analysis of Beethoven’s hair has shown the composer experienced lead poisoning toward the end of his life. He died at age 56 in 1827. Tests revealed incredibly elevated levels of lead, as ...
Researchers explain new data showing a link between hair relaxers and high rates of cancer and infertility in Black women. Several lawsuits have emerged after many have gotten sick.
Albinism is a congenital condition characterized in humans by the partial or complete absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. Albinism is associated with a number of vision defects, such as photophobia, nystagmus, and amblyopia. Lack of skin pigmentation makes for more susceptibility to sunburn and skin cancers.
The sugar could be produced as a hair gel, the study researcher (not pictured) suggested. Dr. John Whyte, WebMD's chief medical officer in Washington, D.C., called the study findings "intriguing ...
Health and appearance of Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson in 1977 at age 18 (left) and 1997 at age 38 (right) Michael Jackson was an American entertainer who spent over four decades in the public eye, first as a child star with the Jackson 5 and later as a solo artist. From the mid-1980s, Jackson's appearance began to change dramatically.