title: Elbow eruptions in nickel and chromate dermatitis.
abstract: In 7 patients with nickel or chromate allergy and dyshidrotic hand eczema, we observed symmetric hyperkeratotic lesions on the elbows which ran a similar course to the hand dermatitis. Histopathological examinations show findings suggestive of lichen simplex chronicus and subacute-chronic dermatitis, but exclude psoriasis. We conclude that these elbow lesions are a characteristic of systemic allergic contact dermatitis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002840:Chromates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004550:Elbow; D005260:Female; D005526:Food, Formulated; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D002840:Chromates; D009532:Nickel