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Can the paint on my t-shirt be toxic?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: If the shirt is painted with lead paint it can be toxic. Some of the synthetic chemicals in shirts can be a problem for people too. Check out the following site. https://www.aaemonline.org/

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/15/2019

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