Abie"By the 19th century, calomel was viewed as a panacea, or miracle drug, and was used against almost every disease, including syphilis, bronchitis, cholera, ingrown toenails, teething, gout, tuberculosis, influenza, and cancer."
"In 1853, Samuel Jackson described the harmful effects of calomel on children (...) causing gangrene on the skin, loss of teeth, and deterioration of the gums."
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