Tin: an overlooked contact sensitizer? |
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| Authors: | T. Menné ,,K. E. Andersen,,K. Kaaber,,P. E. Osmundsen,,J. R. Andersen,,F. Yding, G. Valeur |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Dermatology, Gentofte Hospital, Denmark;Dermatology Clinic, Roskilde, Denmark;Dermatology Clinic, Herning, Denmark;Dermatology Clinic, Brønshøj, Denmark;Department of Chemistry AD, Royal Danish School of Pharmacy, Copenhagen, Denmark;Korrosionscentralen, ATV, Copenhagen, Denmark;National Agency of Environmental Protection, Copenhagen, Denmark |
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| Abstract: | Patch tests with metallic tin in 73 nickel-sensitive patients revealed 6 positive allergic reactions. Only 4 doubtful reactions were seen, which makes irritancy unlikely. The relevance and clinical significance of the unexpected finding deserves further evaluation. |
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| Keywords: | Tin sensitivity nickel sensitivity patch test |
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