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[Household cleansers and nickel allergies]
Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|January 1, 1979
Summary
Nickel-dermatosis is linked to household cleaners. Chemical analysis confirms nickel in cleaning agents, suggesting a connection between nickel sensitization and exposure to these products, potentially due to metal contamination.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Environmental Health
- Toxicology
Background:
- Patients with nickel-dermatosis often show sensitization to jewelry and household cleaning agents.
- Nickel is frequently detected in various household cleaning products.
- Polysensitization to metals like chromium and cobalt may also occur.