Tin: an overlooked contact sensitizer?
- Authors
- Type
- Published Article
- Journal
- Contact dermatitis
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1987
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 9–10
- Identifiers
- PMID: 3816217
- Source
- Medline
- License
- Unknown
Abstract
Patch tests with metallic tin in 73 nickel-sensitive patients revealed 6 positive allergic reactions. Only 4 doubtful reactions were seen, which makes irritancy unlikely. The relevance and clinical significance of the unexpected finding deserves further evaluation.