First, your skin starts acting like a moody teenager. You might notice patches of darker or lighter skin—doctors call it "hyperpigmentation" or "hypopigmentation," but we’ll just call it arsenic freckles. These often show up on your palms, soles, or chest, like a weird tattoo you never asked for. Look out for corn-like growths on your palms or feet (called hyperkeratosis)—they’re not exactly party favors, but they’re a huge red flag.
Your nerves might start throwing a tantrum too. Numbness or a "pins and needles" feeling in your hands and feet? That’s peripheral neuropathy, and it’s arsenic’s favorite party trick. Combined with chronic fatigue, nausea, or that metallic taste in your mouth, and you’re looking at a classic arsenic profile. “But I’m just stressed!” you say. Buddy, stress doesn’t give you corn-calloused palms.
