Variable incidence of nickel dermatitis.

Abstract

The incidence of nickel sensitivity in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, was stable in the periods 1972-1976 (6.7%) and 1977-1981 (6.3%). An increase became apparent when the incidence rose to 8.0% in 1982, and 9.1% in 1982-1986. The sex ratio in 1972-1976 was 2:1 with a female predominance, doubling to 4:1 in 1977-1981 and doubling again to 9:1 in 1982-1986. The highest incidence was in the age groups of 11-20 and 21-30 years. Nickel remains a rare cause of occupational dermatitis. Cheap metal jewelry is the likely source of the increased incidence.

• Authors: M Lunder
• Journal: Contact dermatitis (Contact Dermatitis) Vol. 18 Issue 5 Pg. 287-9 (May 1988) ISSN: 0105-1873 [Print] England
• PMID: 3416591 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Nickel

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Age Factors
• Child
• Dermatitis, Contact (epidemiology)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Nickel (adverse effects)
• Sex Factors
• Yugoslavia