Tin: an overlooked contact sensitizer?
Patch tests with metallic tin in 73 nickel-sensitive patients revealed 6 positive allergic reactions. Only 4 doubtful reactions were seen, which makes irritancy unlikely. The relevance and clinical significance of the unexpected finding deserves further evaluation.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000497:Alloys; D002648:Child; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009532:Nickel / Q000506:poisoning; D010328:Patch Tests; D014001:Tin / Q000506:poisoning*
D000497:Alloys; D014001:Tin; D009532:Nickel