Human skin and micro- and nanoplastics: a mini-review
Navarro-Frómeta Amado Enrique,
Pileta-Labañino Marelis,
Crespo-Barrera Paula Montserrat
Abstract:Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem. Its extended use has led to human exposure to micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) through inhalation, ingestion, and also through contact with the skin, by direct contact, or because of the pollution of water and air. In general, the adverse effects produced by MNPs on human health are well known, however, they are far from being fully understood. Although it is a less studied route of entry of MNPs into the human body, MNPs can enter the body through the application of cosm… Show more
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