Skin clips are contraindicated when there is nickel allergy.
Four patients are described who developed generalized dermatitis following surgical wound closure with disposable skin clips. In 3 of them a vesicular palmar eczema was a prominent feature. They were found to have contact allergy to nickel, a component of the clips. If skin clips are to be used to close a surgical wound, it should be established that the patient is not allergic to nickel.
D000328:Adult; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D013528:Surgical Staplers / Q000009:adverse effects*
D009532:Nickel