Patch test reactivity to nickel alloys
- 1 May 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Contact Dermatitis
- Vol. 16 (5), 255-259
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1987.tb01448.x
Abstract
11 widely used nickel alloys were investigated with respect to corrosion stability and reactivity in nickel-sensitive individuals. Alloys with a nickel release in synthetic sweat exceeding 1 μg/cm2/week gave a strong patch test reaction in nickel-sensitive persons; those with a release below 0.5 μg/cm2/week showed weak reactivity with one exception. Nickel allergy is a health problem. It may be minimized by using nickel alloys with a corrosion level below 0.5 μg/cm2/week. Action should be taken by dermatologists, industry and authorities to solve this neglected problem.Keywords
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