Contact sensitivity to metals (chromium, cobalt and nickel) in childhood

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

Marilda Helena Toledo Brandão¹  Bernardo Gontijo² 

[1] ,Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais Hospital Infantil João Paulo II Santa Efigênia MG ,Brazil

关键词: Child;    Chromium;    Cobalt;    Dermatitis;    allergic contact;    Dermatitis;    contact;    Nickel;    Cobalto;    Criança;    Cromo;    Dermatite alérgica de contato;    Dermatite de contato;    Níquel;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0365-05962012000200012

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Metals, especially nickel, are the most common contact allergens in children. Recent data has shown increased incidence of allergy in industrialized countries. Sensitization can occur at any age, even in neonates. Costume jewelry, particularly earrings, is linked to increased sensitization to nickel. Sensitization to cobalt often occurs by the use of costume jewelry. The most common source of sensitization to chromium is leather. Due to the absence of a specific therapy, the main treatment is to identify and avoid the responsible allergens. This article presents an updated view on the epidemiological and clinical aspects of contact allergy to metals, focusing on prevention strategies and risk factors, and warns about possible and new sources of contact.

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