Epidemiology of nickel allergy: results of a follow-up analysis of patients with positive patch tests to nickel.

Autor: Schubert, H., Kohanka, Valeria, Korossy, S., Nehenfghrer, L., Prater, Erika, Rothe, A., Szarmach, H., Timesvari, Erzsebet, Ziegler, V.
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Zdroj: Contact Dermatitis (01051873); Apr88, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p237-239, 3p
Abstrakt: In a previous paper. we reported on nickel sensitivity in 2400 consecutive patients in 5 countries. years later, we reassessed 104 of' the 157 nickel-positive patients of this former study and found 13 now to be negative to nickel sulphate. Nearly all the others can no longer tolerate nickel dermatitis, 68 patients were free from nicket dermatitis. 16 showed a very mild eczema or dyshidrosis. and 13 were suffering from chronic hand dermatitis, 42 of 104 patients had changed their occupation. 36 successfully, with clearance of skin lesions Rehabilitation by avoidance of nickel-containing costume jewellerv. wrist-watches and clothing buckles. and by change of occupation, is possible and necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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