Tin: an overlooked contact sensitizer?

T Menné; K E Andersen; K Kaaber; P E Osmundsen; J R Andersen; F Yding; G Valeur

Tin: an overlooked contact sensitizer?

Authors

Menné, T
Andersen, K E
Kaaber, K
Osmundsen, P E
Andersen, J R
Yding, F
Valeur, G

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.

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