Korean J Dermatol.
1980 Dec;18(6):625-629.
A Case of House Wife's Eczema Due to Nickel Sulfate
Abstract
- Housewife's eczema is not a specific disease but an inflammatory pattern of response to variety of stimuli: it is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, exudation, and scaling. Nickel is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in women. The authors reported a case of housewife's eczema due to nickel sulfate occuring in a 30 year-old housewife for 3 years which was confirmed by patch test with 5% nickel sulfate and dimethyl glyoxime spot test on patients wedding ring and stainless bowels. Literature were reviewed briefly.
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