title: [Oral nickel administration in sensitized individuals].
abstract: A capsule containing nickel sulphate (2,8 or 5,6 mg Ni) was given to 43 women with nickel contact allergy. They were all observed 24 hours later. In 9 patients no reaction was seen. Thirty-four had positive reactions: in 27 a flare up of previously affected areas of contact, in 8 patients pompholyx eczema type of the hands was observed, 23 complained of pruritus, secondary eruptions and in 4 even urticarial rush. Similar study was performed in a control group of 10 women, without any reactions. The authors compare the results of this study with others previously reported.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003681:Dehydration / Q000139:chemically induced; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009532:Nickel / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D009532:Nickel
vernacular_title: Administração oral de níquel em indivíduos sensibilizados.