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Nickel hypersensitivity: a clinical review and call to action
Author(s) -
Schram Sarah E.,
Warshaw Erin M.,
Laumann Anne
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.04307.x
Subject(s) - medicine , call to action , action (physics) , dermatology , intensive care medicine , physics , quantum mechanics , marketing , business
Nickel sensitivity is common and increasing in prevalence. This review discusses nickel sensitivity and its association with body piercing and other environmental factors, occupational relevance, and potential implications for implantable metal medical devices. In addition, current European legislation that limits the release of nickel from jewelry is highlighted and an argument for similar legislation elsewhere is presented.