Contact sensitivity to aluminum.
OBJECTIVE
To report two cases of aluminum contact dermatitis caused by different sources.


METHODS
Two patients were patch-tested for suspected contact sensitivities.


RESULTS
The results of patch testing revealed aluminum contact dermatitis reactions in both patients.


CONCLUSIONS
Aluminum contact dermatitis is a rare finding with many possible etiologies. One should consider aluminum sensitivity when all patch test sites are positive when using aluminum Finn Chambers.
Brodbaker
Elliott
E
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada.
Pratt
Melanie
M
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000535:Aluminum / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D055815:Young Adult
D000535:Aluminum