title: Mercury intoxication after topical application of a metallic mercury ointment.
abstract: Two cases of mercury poisoning with predominantly dermatological symptoms are reported. The mercury intoxication was caused by the application of an over-the-counter metallic mercury ointment. The calculations of mercury excretion suggest strongly that cutaneous absorption could have been a significant route of entry.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009824:Ointments / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D009824:Ointments