Pink disease is caused due to the chronic exposure of?
Correct Answer: Mercury
Description: Acrodynia or pink disease is thought to be an idiosyncratic hypersensitivity reaction paicularly seen in children. This can can be caused by the chronic mercury exposure in any form usually in children. The onset is insidious with anorexia, insomnia, sweating, skin rash and photophobia. Hands and feet become puffy, pinkish, painful, paraesthetic with peeling of skin. Ref: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology 29th Ed Page 486.
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