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Aluminium allergy.

N K Veien, T Hattel, O Justesen

    Contact Dermatitis
    |November 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Aluminum chloride (AlCl3) can cause allergic reactions, particularly in children. Positive patch tests were observed in patients receiving immunizations or hyposensitization therapy containing aluminum, suggesting it may act as a sensitizer in these contexts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Allergology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Aluminum compounds are widely used in vaccines and allergen immunotherapy.
    • Cutaneous reactions to aluminum have been reported but are not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential of aluminum chloride (AlCl3) to induce allergic contact dermatitis.
    • To identify clinical scenarios where aluminum sensitization may occur.

    Main Methods:

    • Patch testing with 2% AlCl3 in water was performed on pediatric and adult patients.
    • Clinical presentation and patient history, including vaccination and immunotherapy records, were analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Positive patch tests to AlCl3 were observed in 13 children and 1 adult.
    • Pruritic papules were noted at sites of hyposensitization therapy (9 children) and childhood immunization (4 children) with aluminum-bound preparations.
    • The adult patient's positive test was deemed not clinically relevant.

    Conclusions:

    • Aluminum, particularly when incorporated into vaccines or allergen immunotherapy, may act as a sensitizer causing allergic contact dermatitis.
    • Further investigation into aluminum's role in vaccine-induced hypersensitivity is warranted.

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