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Kava Dermopathy

Specific skin condition characterized by dryness, scaling, yellowish or grayish skin discoloration, especially on the palms and soles. Associated with long-term and/or excessive consumption of kava (Piper methysticum).

Supplements
1
Practices
1
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Reported as a side effect of (2)

Probability Low 2
Evidence Clinical 1 Theoretical 1

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