ArticleNephrology (Carlton, Vic.)2024
NELL-1 membranous nephropathy due to mercury exposure from fairness cream: Report of two cases.
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- Multicentre comparative study of neural epidermal growth factor-like 1 proteinWorld journal of nephrology · 2026Article
- NELL-1: role and mechanisms in disease pathogenesis and development.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026Review
- Drug-Induced Membranous Nephropathy: Piecing Together Clues to Understand Disease Mechanisms.Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN · 2025Review
- Clinical and pathological characteristics of NELL-1-positive membranous nephropathy: a case series study.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Case Report: Nephrotic syndrome caused by mercury poisoning due to freckle-removing cream.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- NELL-1 membranous nephropathy due to mercury exposure from fairness cream: Report of two cases.Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) · 2024Article
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Abstract
Mercury contained in beauty-enhancing cosmetics can cause chronic poisoning and membranous nephropathy (MN). We report two cases of nephrotic syndrome caused by MN with evidence of mercury poisoning due to the application of fairness cream in a short duration of a few months. The individuals were positive for neural epidermal growth factor-like 1 [NELL-1]. Discontinuation of the use of cosmetic products and modified Ponticelli regimen improved the nephrotic state in these individuals. We suggest that mercury poisoning should be considered in NELL-1-positive individuals with a history of application of beauty products.
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