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. 1969 Mar 29;1(5647):818–819. doi: 10.1136/bmj.1.5647.818

Nail Damage Associated with Handling of Paraquat and Diquat

Peter D Samman, E N M Johnston
PMCID: PMC1982500  PMID: 5774080

Abstract

Damage and discoloration of the fingernails probably caused by contamination with concentrated solutions of paraquat and diquat are described in three patients. The cause of this damage is unknown, but is probably a local action.

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