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. 1969 Mar 29;1(5647):818-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.1.5647.818.

Nail damage associated with handling of paraquat and diquat

P D Samman, E N Johnston

Nail damage associated with handling of paraquat and diquat

P D Samman et al. Br Med J. .

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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