Nickel exposure from keys: a Brazilian issue.
An Bras Dermatol
; 92(5): 734-735, 2017.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29166522
Keys are a significant source of exposure to metal allergens and can be a relevant problem for nickel-allergic individuals. This study aimed to perform nickel and cobalt spot testing among the 5 most common Brazilian brands of keys. Among the tested keys, 100% showed positive result to nickel spot test, 83,3% presented strong positive reaction. 50% exhibited cobalt release as well. Nickel release from keys is very common in our country and may cause a negative impact on sensitized individual's quality of life. Study's results highlight the importance of establishing directives to regulate nickel release in Brazil.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cobalto
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Dermatite Alérgica de Contato
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Níquel
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
An Bras Dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Espanha