Nickel contact allergy and a nickel-restricted diet.
More than half of nickel-allergic patients develop secondary eruptions, that is, dermatitis in areas of the skin that are not in obvious contact with nickel-plated items. Similar eruptions occur after placebo-controlled oral challenge with inorganic nickel salts. The possible relationship between ingestion of nickel in food and secondary eruptions in nickel-sensitive patients is discussed, making reference to the available literature. Recommendations are given for the management of patients suspected to have nickel dermatitis aggravated by nickel in food.
Dermatology Clinic, Aalborg, Denmark.
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009532:Nickel / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D009532:Nickel