Complementary and alternative remedies: an additional source of potential systemic nickel exposure
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Luciana M de Medeiros1, Anthony F Fransway, James S Taylor
1Section of Industrial Dermatology, Department of Dermatology (A-61), Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Background:
Systemic contact dermatitis from nickel has been reported from a number of sources including medical devices and following experimental oral exposure.
Objective:
To identify other potential sources of systemic nickel exposure.
Methods:
The internet and published medical literature were searched for complementary and alternative remedies which contain nickel.
Results:
We identified and evaluated sources of nickel exposure in 4 homeopathic preparations, which are advertised to treat common skin diseases, as well as in a number of other homeopathic remedies, several herbal products and multivitamin mineral complexes.
Conclusion:
Complementary and alternative remedies are an additional source of systemic nickel exposure and at highest doses the potential risk for systemic contact dermatitis in nickel allergic patients should be considered.
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