Tin: an overlooked contact sensitizer?

Torkil Menné, Knud Erik Andersen, K Kaaber, P. E. OSMUNDSEN, Jens Rikardt Andersen, F. Yding, G. Valeur

Contact Dermatitis · 1987 · 42 citations · 1 references

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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