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  2. Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    The rash typically persists one to two weeks, but in some cases may last up to five weeks. Urushiol is primarily found in the spaces between cells beneath the outer skin of the plant, so the effects are less severe if the plant tissue remains undamaged on contact. Once the oil and resin are thoroughly washed from the skin, the rash is not ...

  3. Hair analysis - Wikipedia

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    Chemical hair analysis may be considered for retrospective purposes when blood and urine are no longer expected to contain a particular contaminant, typically three months or less. Its most widely accepted use is in the fields of forensic toxicology, in pre-employment drug testing and, increasingly, in environmental toxicology.

  4. Severe cutaneous adverse reactions - Wikipedia

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    The DRESS syndrome is a Type IV, Subtype IVb, hypersensitivity drug reaction, i.e. a reaction dependent on CD4(+) cells and the cell- and tissue-injuring action of eosinophils. [2] [8] Skin lesions inflict 73% to 100% of afflicted individuals; they are generally infiltrative macules and plaques. About 75% of cases exhibit facial edema.

  5. Drug eruption - Wikipedia

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    In medicine, a drug eruption is an adverse drug reaction of the skin. Most drug-induced cutaneous reactions are mild and disappear when the offending drug is withdrawn. [1] These are called "simple" drug eruptions. However, more serious drug eruptions may be associated with organ injury such as liver or kidney damage and are categorized as ...

  6. Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms of DRESS syndrome usually begin 2 to 6 weeks but uncommonly up to 8–16 weeks after exposure to an offending drug. Symptoms generally include fever, an often itchy rash which may be morbilliform or consist mainly of macules or plaques, facial edema (i.e. swelling, which is a hallmark of the disease), enlarged and sometimes painful lymph nodes, and other symptoms due to ...

  7. Psychemedics Corporation Launches New Ketamine Hair Testing ...

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    Long Detection Window: Unlike traditional drug testing methods, hair analysis can detect ketamine use for up to 90 days, providing a comprehensive overview of an individual’s drug use history. Non-Invasive and Convenient : The hair collection process is simple and noninvasive and can be performed without the need for specialized facilities ...

  8. Family wants DNA testing on strand of hair that could hold ...

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    A single black hair could help bring clarity to the mysterious death of a 50-year-old Philadelphia woman who choked on a large disinfectant wipe at a care home for people with development ...

  9. Drug test - Wikipedia

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    Hair drug testing is a method that can detect drug use over a much longer period of time than saliva, sweat or urine tests. Hair testing is also more robust with respect to tampering. Thus, hair sampling is preferred by the US military [66] and by many large corporations, which are subject to Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.