Review of: ‘ Suspender ’ Dermatitis and Nickel Sensitivity Original article: D. Calnan and G. C. Wells. (1956). Suspender Dermatitis and Nickel Sensitivity. British Medical Journal, 1(4978), p. 1265-1268. Reviewed by Brittanya Limone, BS, MA, MSIII, Loma Linda University. Historically, nickel allergy contact dermatitis was primarily associated with women working in industrial processes. Calnan and […]
Early insight into the contributory role genetic factors play in the development of contact dermatitis… Synopsis of Nickel Sensitivity and Atopy (1964) Original article: A. Caron. (1964). Nickel Sensitivity and Atopy. British Journal of Dermatology, vol. 76: p. 384 – 387. Reviewed by Brittanya Limone, BS, MA. MSIII, Loma Linda University. “Atopy” is a genetic predisposition […]
“only MCI/MI reduced NMF levels significantly… only MCI/MI caused remarkable changes at the microscopic level” to corneocytes (resident skin cells)…The altered corneocyte morphology suggests that skin barrier damage plays a role in the pathogenesis of MCI/MI contact allergy.” IMPORTANT WORK! Koppes SA1,2, Ljubojević Hadžavdić S3, Jakasa I4, Franceschi N5, Riethmüller C6, Jurakić Tončic R3, Marinovic B3, […]
Nickel Earlobe Dermatitis Original article: Thomas L. Watt and Robert R. Baumann. (1968). Nickel Earlobe Dermatitis. Archives of Dermatology, vol. 98: p. 155-158. Reviewed by Brittanya Limone, BS, MA. MSIII, Loma Linda University. Although nickel is not a high potency sensitizer, increased frequency of nickel exposure, especially amongst young women, make it a common cause […]
What Role Does the low nickel diet Play in the Management of Nickel Allergy? Original article: Eleese Cunningham. What Role Does Diet Play in the Management of Nickel Allergy? Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2017; Vol. 117: p. 500. Reviewed by Brittanya Limone, BS, MA. MSIII, Loma Linda University Nickel is a […]
New data regarding Wet Wipe Allergens from the North American Contact Dermatitis Group! There have been several case reports of wipe-associated contact dermatitis, however, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of wipe-associated contact dermatitis in a larger population This study looked at 9037 patients patch tested from 2011-2014 to determine the […]
Contact Dermatitis Due to Nickel Allergy in Patients Suffering from Non-Celiac Wheat Sensitivity Original article: Alberto D’ Alcamo, Pasquale Mansueto, Maurizio Soresi, Rosario Iacobucci, Francesco La Blasca, Girolamo Geraci, Francesca Cavataio, Francesca Fayer, Andrea Arini, Laura Di Stefano, Giuseppe Iacono, Liana Bosco & Antonio Carrocio. Contact Dermatitis Due to Nickel Allergy in Patients Suffering from Non-Celiac Wheat Sensitivity.Nutrients, 2017; Vol. 9(2):103 Reviewed by Sue Min S. Kwon, BS, MSI and Annelise Rasmussen […]
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Amerchol L-101 {lanolin} and many of the Fragrances are only available for testing with comprehensive patch testing. Propylene glycol and MI also ones that can be frequently missed, because they are not specifically tested. P.E.A.S – pre-emptive [allergen] avoidance strategy highlights this top allergens and Simple and Free highlights products devoid of them… […]
‘[Contact allergens induce a strong, long-lasting local memory and a weaker, temporary global immunological memory response that is mediated skin-resident memory cells.]’ Schmidt JD1,2, Ahlström MG2, Johansen JD2, Dyring-Andersen B1,2, Agerbeck C1, Nielsen MM1, Poulsen SS3, Woetmann A1, Ødum N1, Thomsen AR1, Geisler C1, Bonefeld CM1. Rapid allergen-induced interleukin-17 and interferon-γ secretion by skin-resident memory CD8+ T cells. […]
Guarneri F1, Costa C2, Cannavò SP3, Catania S4, Bua GD4, Fenga C2, Dugo G4. Release of nickel and chromium in common foods during cooking in 18/10 (grade 316) stainless steel pots. Contact Dermatitis. 2016 Nov 1. doi: 10.1111/cod.12692. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND: Literature data on the release of nickel and chromium […]
