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Variable incidence of nickel dermatitis.

M Lunder1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia.

Contact Dermatitis
|May 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Nickel sensitivity incidence remained stable until 1982, then increased, particularly in young women. Cheap jewelry is the suspected cause of this rising nickel allergy trend.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Nickel sensitivity is a significant contact allergen.
  • Previous studies indicated stable incidence rates in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in nickel sensitivity incidence and demographics.
  • To identify potential sources of increased nickel allergy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patient data from Ljubljana, Yugoslavia.
  • Evaluation of incidence rates, sex ratios, and age groups over time.

Main Results:

  • Nickel sensitivity incidence was stable (6.7% in 1972-1976, 6.3% in 1977-1981) before rising to 8.0% (1982) and 9.1% (1982-1986).
  • The female predominance increased significantly, with sex ratios of 2:1 (1972-1976), 4:1 (1977-1981), and 9:1 (1982-1986).
  • Highest incidence occurred in the 11-20 and 21-30 year age groups.

Conclusions:

  • A notable increase in nickel sensitivity occurred in Ljubljana starting in 1982.
  • Cheap metal jewelry is implicated as the primary source driving the rise in nickel allergy.
  • Nickel sensitivity, while a rare cause of occupational dermatitis, shows concerning trends linked to consumer products.

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