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Aspirin

Aspirin

(Science: drug) acetyl salicylate. An analgesic, antipyretic and antinflammatory drug. It is a potent cyclooxygenase inhibitor and blocks the formation of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid.


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... would reflect UV after being processed by the body AND something that would be deposited in with the keratin of the hair / nails. For instance, aspirin reflects UV but I doubt it would wind up in hair in any concentration. You might want to see if there are any forensics forums and try the question ...

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by JoshuaFlynn
Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:43 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: UV Reflective Staining
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... would reflect UV after being processed by the body AND something that would be deposited in with the keratin of the hair / nails. For instance, aspirin reflects UV but I doubt it would wind up in hair in any concentration. You might want to see if there are any forensics forums and try the question ...

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by JoshuaFlynn
Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:25 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: UV Reflective Staining
Replies: 9
Views: 2031

UV Reflective Staining

... would reflect UV after being processed by the body AND something that would be deposited in with the keratin of the hair / nails. For instance, aspirin reflects UV but I doubt it would wind up in hair in any concentration. You might want to see if there are any forensics forums and try the question ...

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by Darby
Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:34 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: UV Reflective Staining
Replies: 9
Views: 2031

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... the head by sacrificing the stomach." Even tough there is truth in this statement, it`s pretty much nonsense when applied to the intake of aspirin. How many people really suffer from internal bleeding after popping an aspirin? It may very well be that these side effects (and much worser) ...

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by DanielSan
Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:21 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traditional Chinese Medicine in China
Replies: 6
Views: 4950

Traditional Chinese Medicine in China

Western medicine can be effective, however the drawbacks are many. Take the side effects of drugs for example; if you take an aspirin for a headache, the side effect may be bleeding in the stomach. Most everyone knows that aspirin is abrasive to the lining of the stomach. Quoting a small ...

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by dnb700
Fri Oct 21, 2011 1:35 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traditional Chinese Medicine in China
Replies: 6
Views: 4950
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