ISSN:
1600-0536
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
A prospective study of the development of hand eczema was initiated in 86 junior hairdressers and 217 junior nurses Data obtained at the start of their apprenticeship are presented. None of the junior apprentices presented with hand eczema, but a history of hand eczema was reported by 22/303 (7%) of the students Almost half of his group (10/22,45%) could be classified as atopics. Students without a history of hand eczema showed a similar frequency of atopy (117%) as observed in the general population, History of hand eczema was not related to nickel hypersensitivity, as assessed by patch testing. The incidence of nickel hypersensitivity was high in junior hairdressers (26%). Compared to junior nurses (12%). Information as to previous contacts with nickel suggested that development of nickel allergy had been promoted by ear-piercing. A lower incidence of nickel hypersensitivity was observed if this potentially sensitizing event had been proceeded by orthodontic treatment with nickel-containing materials. This phenomenon is discussed in terms of orally-induced tolerance.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1986.tb05275.x
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