title: The many faces of nickel allergy.
abstract: Hypersensitivity reactions to nickel are one of the most common in the modern world. Nickel allergy prevalence is constantly growing in many countries and represents a major health and socioeconomic issue. Herein the current understanding on nickel allergy is summarized with a practical approach to the dermatologist, allergist, and general practitioner. The personal experience with some practical clinical cases of nickel dermatitis is shared. A special emphasis is put on the possible strategies for treatment and prevention of the disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Tokuda Hospital, Bulgaria. darlenski@abv.bg
authors.forename: Razvigor
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Darlenski
authors.forename: Jana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kazandjieva
authors.forename: Kyrill
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pramatarov
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D009532:Nickel