Can pesticide poisoning induce psoriasis?
Psoriasis may be exacerbated by exposure to any environmental allergen, including pesticides. Persons with questions and concerns about specific medical conditions are advised to consult with their physician. Q: Are the following symptoms a result of pesticide poisoning?: A metallic taste, then change of heart rate; shortness of breath, then numbness; pain and color change in left arm and leg. A :The symptoms described are not known to be specific to any class of pesticides. An examining physician can best evaluate questions and concerns about specific medical conditions. Q: Comment on clinical manifestations and management of glyphosate poisoning. This pesticide is widely used in industry and households. A: Glyphosate herbicide, a common over-the-counter weed control product, has very low systemic toxicity in humans and other mammals. Although minor dermal or respiratory tract irritation is possible after high levels of exposure, glyphosate is not capable of causing a poisoning in the
