The least severe include skin problems such as discoloration and the hardening of skin on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
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Craig told me that the skin infections and gastrointestinal problems attributed by the plaintiffs to oil pollution were more likely caused by sewer lines that run into local streams and rivers.
Other chronic health problems reported by the veterans include cancers, skin defects and fertility problems.
Some of the miners are having problems with skin fungi, Manalich added, and there's a high risk that they could contract lung infections.
It said that could "greatly increase the risk of cancer, skin and eye problems in later life".
Because of the risk of infection, there are potentially more problems associated with healing when a fracture is open to the skin.
However, there are problems with longer-term use, as the skin constantly produces new cells, while those at the surface die and are brushed off, meaning a new sensor would need to be attached at least every fortnight.
Professor Ashford believes the huge rise in pesticide use over the last half century could explain many illnesses, ranging from skin rashes and breathing problems to cancers and birth defects.
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Common problems include overactive oil glands, bacteria growth within follicles and pores and problems with the keratinization process, where cells are normally sloughed off the skin, pushed out of the hair follicle and replaced by new cells.
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Most of the animals' coats were heavily matted and they were also suffering from skin, eye and teeth problems.
But a new Velcade shot that can be given under the skin has been filed with the Food and Drug Administration, and seems to cause fewer nerve problems.
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Bextra, a drug that was similar to Vioxx, was linked to heart problems by one such analysis and has since been pulled from the market for serious skin side effects.
Soldiers complained of respiratory problems and skin infections, and in some cases believe they developed leukemia and tumors from the exposure.
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