Evaluation and pattern of nickel dermatitis in patients with allergic contact dermatitis
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https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.15.2.2005.632Keywords:
Nickel, dermatitisAbstract
Background Nickel is the most common allergen in allergic contact dermatitis with diverse
clinical manifestations.
Objective To evaluate the clinical pattern of nickel dermatitis in our community by patch
testing.
Patients and methods 200 patients with clinical suspicion of allergic contact dermatitis of
any age and either sex presenting to the department of dermatology, Mayo Hospital, Lahore
were enrolled. All were patch tested using European Standard series.
Results 23% patients had nickel sensitivity. Majority were housewives between 20-40 years
of age, belonging to urban middle class. Duration of disease ranged from 2 months to 12
years. Previous history of metal allergy was seen in 41% patients. Polysensitivity was noted
in 37% cases.
Conclusion Clinical judgment alone maybe misleading in making a correct diagnosis and
patch testing with the European Standard Series is worthwhile.
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