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Record 1 2001-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
  • The Skin
  • Occupational Health and Safety
DEF

An allergic skin reaction to nickel metal that causes severe rash and infection.

CONT

Nickel is a potent contact allergen; the most frequent adverse effect for humans is nickel dermatitis, which may be both persistent and severe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
  • Appareil cutané
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
CONT

Un problème important posé par l'emploi des sels de nickel dans l'industrie est leur capacité de produire une dermite. Cette lésion appelée gale du nickel,eczéma du nickel, «nickel itch», apparaît surtout chez les ouvriers aux opérations de nickelage. Il s'agit d'une dermite allergique.

Spanish

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