Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVES: (1) Determine the incidence rate and the source for the induction of metal allergy in 3 groups of men: unpierced, one site-pierced, and multiple sites-pierced; and (2) evaluate the degree of coreactivity between nickel/ cobalt and nickel/ palladium. METHODS: RESULTS: Eleven (9.3%) subjects had at least 1 positive reaction. When characterized by the number of pierced sites, positive reactions were seen in 2 of 50 (4.0%) unpierced, 3 of 27 (11.1%) one site-pierced, and 6 of 41 (14.6%) multiply pierced men. The number of piercings was a statistically significant predictor of metal allergy (P = .04). Four (66.7%) cobalt and no palladium reactions occurred in nickel-positive subjects. The source for the induction of the allergic response was primarily jewelry, which accounted for 5 of 6 nickel allergies and 2 of 3 gold allergies. Silver jewelry was a significant predictor of an allergic response. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | A Ehrlich, M Kucenic, D V Belsito |
Journal | American journal of contact dermatitis : official journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society
(Am J Contact Dermat)
Vol. 12
Issue 3
Pg. 151-5
(Sep 2001)
ISSN: 1046-199X [Print] Canada |
PMID | 11526520
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | Copyright 2001 by W.B. Saunders Company |
Chemical References |
- Allergens
- Metals, Heavy
- Cobalt
- Palladium
- Nickel
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Allergens
(adverse effects)
- Cobalt
(adverse effects)
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
(epidemiology, etiology)
- Humans
- Kansas
(epidemiology)
- Male
- Metals, Heavy
(adverse effects)
- Nickel
(adverse effects)
- Palladium
(administration & dosage)
- Patch Tests
- Punctures
(statistics & numerical data)
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