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The many faces of nickel allergy
Author(s) -
Darlenski Razvigor,
Kazandjieva Jana,
Pramatarov Kyrill
Publication year - 2012
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.1365-4632.2011.05233.x
Subject(s) - medicine , nickel allergy , socioeconomic status , allergy , dermatology , disease , contact dermatitis , intensive care medicine , nickel , family medicine , environmental health , immunology , pathology , population , materials science , metallurgy
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.