Characteristics of nickel-allergic dermatitis patients seen in private dermatology clinics in Denmark: a questionnaire study
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Characteristics of nickel-allergic dermatitis patients seen in private dermatology clinics in Denmark: a questionnaire study. / Thyssen, Jacob Pontoppidan; Hald, Marianne; Avnstorp, Christian; Veien, Niels Kren; Lauerberg, Grete; Nielsen, Niels Henrik; Kaaber, Knud; Kristensen, Berit; Kristensen, Ove; Thormann, Jens; Vissing, Susanne; Menné, Torkil; Duus Johansen, Jeanne.
In: Acta Dermato Venereologica, Vol. 89, No. 4, 2009, p. 384-8.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Characteristics of nickel-allergic dermatitis patients seen in private dermatology clinics in Denmark: a questionnaire study
AU - Thyssen, Jacob Pontoppidan
AU - Hald, Marianne
AU - Avnstorp, Christian
AU - Veien, Niels Kren
AU - Lauerberg, Grete
AU - Nielsen, Niels Henrik
AU - Kaaber, Knud
AU - Kristensen, Berit
AU - Kristensen, Ove
AU - Thormann, Jens
AU - Vissing, Susanne
AU - Menné, Torkil
AU - Duus Johansen, Jeanne
N1 - Keywords: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Denmark; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Female; Humans; Jewelry; Male; Metals; Middle Aged; Nickel; Patch Tests; Young Adult
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - The use of nickel in certain consumer goods has been regulated in Denmark since 1990. The aim of this study was to reveal the clinical characteristics of nickel-allergic patients seen in seven private dermatology clinics and to identify current sources of nickel that may elicit nickel dermatitis. During 2006 to 2007, 634 patients with dermatitis aged 17-91 years were patch-tested and completed a questionnaire including a question about the occurrence of dermatitis following skin contact with ear-rings or ear-pins, watches, buttons or metal clasps (i.e. metal dermatitis). chi2 tests were applied to test for statistical significant differences. Analysis revealed a lower prevalence of nickel allergy among women in the youngest age group (17-22 years) in comparison with older age groups (23-34 years and 35-46 years) (p < 0.03). Most patients experienced metal dermatitis on the first occurrence be-tween 1975 and 1985. No new cases of metal dermatitis were identified after 1985. We conclude that nickel allergy has decreased among young females with dermatitis due to the nickel regulation.
AB - The use of nickel in certain consumer goods has been regulated in Denmark since 1990. The aim of this study was to reveal the clinical characteristics of nickel-allergic patients seen in seven private dermatology clinics and to identify current sources of nickel that may elicit nickel dermatitis. During 2006 to 2007, 634 patients with dermatitis aged 17-91 years were patch-tested and completed a questionnaire including a question about the occurrence of dermatitis following skin contact with ear-rings or ear-pins, watches, buttons or metal clasps (i.e. metal dermatitis). chi2 tests were applied to test for statistical significant differences. Analysis revealed a lower prevalence of nickel allergy among women in the youngest age group (17-22 years) in comparison with older age groups (23-34 years and 35-46 years) (p < 0.03). Most patients experienced metal dermatitis on the first occurrence be-tween 1975 and 1985. No new cases of metal dermatitis were identified after 1985. We conclude that nickel allergy has decreased among young females with dermatitis due to the nickel regulation.
U2 - 10.2340/00015555-0649
DO - 10.2340/00015555-0649
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 19688151
VL - 89
SP - 384
EP - 388
JO - Acta Dermato-Venereologica
JF - Acta Dermato-Venereologica
SN - 0001-5555
IS - 4
ER -
ID: 18789181