title: Atopy in subjects with a history of nickel allergy but negative patch tests.
abstract: Various markers of atopy were studied in 20 subjects with a history of nickel allergy but negative patch test reactions, and compared with 2 control groups: 13 subjects with no history of nickel allergy and negative patch tests; 11 subjects with a history of nickel allergy and positive patch tests. No significant difference in the incidence of atopy was detected in the 3 groups.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK.
authors: D J
authors: DJ
authors: Todd
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Burrows
authors: C F
authors: CF
authors: Stanford
mesh_terms: D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000209:etiology*; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D009532:Nickel