Work

Nickel Sensitization in Adolescents and Association with Ear Piercing, Use of Dental Braces and Hand Eczema

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: The prevalence of nickel allergy (sensitization) and the associations with ear piercing, use of dental braces and hand eczema were assessed in a cohort of 1,501 8th grade schoolchildren (aged 12-16 years) in Odense, Denmark. Nickel allergy was found in 8.6% and was clinically relevant in 69% of cases. Nickel allergy was found most frequently in girls and the association with ear piercing was confirmed. Application of dental braces (oral nickel exposure) prior to ear piercing (cutaneous nickel exposure) was associated with a significantly reduced prevalence of nickel allergy. In adolescents a significant association was found between hand eczema and nickel allergy. A follow-up study of this population is planned in order to assess the course and development of contact dermatitis, hand eczema and atopic diseases in adulthood and after choice of occupation.

Source: Acta Dermato Venereologica

DOI: 10.1080/000155502320624096

Authors: Charlotte Gotthard Mortz, Jens Martin Lauritsen, Carsten Bindslev-Jensen, Klaus Ejner Andersen

Institution: Odense University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Contact Dermatitis and Allergies

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,725