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Document ID (ISN)45342
CIS number 86-156
ISSN - Serial title 0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis
Year 1985
Convention or series no.
Author(s) van Ketel W.G.
Title Occupational contact with coins in nickel-allergic patients
Bibliographic information Feb. 1985, Vol.12, No.2, p.108-124. 4 ref.
Abstract Seven female cashiers with a history of eczema from wearing nickel-containing jewelry all gave positive reactions to nickel sulfate in patch tests. However, only 1 of the 7 had eczema produced or aggravated by contact with coins. Thus, it is doubtful that a patient with a clear case of nickel allergy should always be advised against working as a cashier.
Descriptors (primary) commercial activities; nickel and compounds; transfer to other work; retail trade; skin allergies
Descriptors (secondary) nickel
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Occupational pathology
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Skin diseases
Allergies
Retail industry
Nickel and compounds
Inorganic substances