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.
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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