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How detrimental is lead in your skin?
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Depends: If a pencil got stuck under your skin you can have a doctor remove it and there is no sequella from that. If you have been eating lead paint that can cause neurological issues and your skin will have a dull discoloration.
Answered 1/24/2014
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