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Please tell me, could i get lead poisoning from lead head nails?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lead: Chronic exposure to lead head nails could be a cause for concern. Ask your doctor to do a lead test to find out if you need therapy

Answered 7/4/2014

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Increased risk: Since lead can be absorbed to some degree through the skin, frequent handling of raw lead-containing metals does increase your risk for lead poisoning. Wearing medical type gloves would help reduce this exposure.

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