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Woman washes hair in Yamuna's toxic foam: Repercussion on skin hair body

Experts say that long-term exposure to heavy metals and chemicals like mercury and thallium can lead to alopecia which causes hair loss. It can cause contact dermatitis, redness, itching, and inflammation. Contact with fungus and bacteria in water can also cause infections and diseases. Exposure to heavy metals and microbial contaminants can also cause respiratory problems like irritating the mucous membranes in the throat, nose and lungs.