Entries by Sharon Jacob MD
Fibroblasts and oral-induced tolerance against nickel…
‘Differences in human gingival and dermal fibroblasts may contribute to oral-induced tolerance against nickel’… present results unveil new aspects of oral-induced tolerance and provide additional information for current knowledge, which indicates that oral Ni2 challenge before piercings may prevent Ni hypersensitivity… Read more here:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27264456
A fragrance free bug spray
Finding a fragrance free bug spray can be quite a challenge… this is one that is designated by the manufacturer as “no fragrance” https://www.amazon.com/BuggSpray-Insect-Repellant-Biting-Mosquitoes/dp/B00L5OELT6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467181666&sr=8-1&keywords=buggspray+insect+repellent
Nickel Workshop
On June 23, 2016, a historic event occurred – the first US Nickel Workshop. Thought leaders from medicine, industry and regulation came together to discuss the issue of nickel dermatitis, appropriate uses of nickel, and the integral role of nickel in society at the first North American Workshop on Nickel Dermatitis. This workshop was sponsored and coordinated by the Nickel Institute, […]
DMG sensitivity
The DMG has modest sensitivity: “The sensitivity of the DMG test was 59.3% and the specificity was 97.5% based on DMG-test results and nickel release concentrations determined by the EN 1811 reference method. … The EN 1811, a European standard reference method developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), is fine-tuned to estimate nickel release around the limit value of the EU Nickel Directive from products intended […]
Low Nickel Diet article
Low Nickel Diet: A Patient-Centered Review ‘ A meta review by Jensen specifically assessed elicitation of SCD due to nickel ingestion, and found that 1% of those sensitized to nickel react to the nickel content of a “normal” diet, defined as 0.22 mg, 0.35 mg, or 0.53 mg [12]. Furthermore, a dose-response relationship was revealed showing 10% of nickel sensitized patients […]
A day in the life of a patch tester – Steroid allergy – SURPRISE!
Steroid allergy: I saw a patient with ‘recalcitrant eczema’ that was doing fairly well, flares here and there. Being told there’s nothing on my back – should mean exactly that – but when I checked – there was a 2+ positive reaction. I can not stress enough how nice it is to have either a […]
Silent pandemic
Learn about one of the most important environmental campaigns in history…. the environmental working group studied cord blood samples and provide evidence that we are in the midst of a silent pandemic. “Aught to do all we can to minimize exposures”… “industrial pollution begins in the womb”…”women use an average of about 12 personal care […]
Methylisothiazolinone scrutiny
Methylisothiazolinone scrutiny is very much needed. This preservative is sensitizing a significant number of adults and children worldwide. It is found in personal products, household cleaners, household paint, and air fresheners. Reactions to it may look like atopic dermatitis! “Recalcitrant dermatitis, such as that of the hands, face, or genitals, may be due to allergic contact […]
