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Nickel allergy: analysis of metal clothing objects and patch testing to metal samples
Author(s) -
Caveler C.,
Foussereau J.,
Massin M.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1985.tb01056.x
Subject(s) - nickel , dimethylglyoxime , nickel allergy , metallurgy , metal , plating (geology) , materials science , copper , cadmium , clothing , nichrome , contact dermatitis , allergy , medicine , immunology , geophysics , geology , archaeology , history
In 22 nickel‐sensitive subjects, 57 metal clothing objects were said to be not tolerated (37) or tolerated (20). They were analysed by X‐ray energy dispersion in electron microscopy, and by the dimethylglyoxime spot test. The correlation between the analytical results and the statements of patients is discussed. Patch tests to nickel‐plated metal samples with various thicknesses of chromium (0.25 μ to 1 μ) or glod/copper/cadmium (0.5 μ) were performed in human subjects or in guinea pigs sensitive to nickel. Surface‐plating and anticorrosive techniques, as well as the results in nickel‐sensitive subjects, are described and discussed. Good tolerance will not be obtained that appropriate regulations will prohibit the use of nickel in the manufacture of clothing objects.