Contact sensitivity to metals (chromium, cobalt and nickel) in childhood Alergia de contato aos metais (cromo, cobalto e níquel) na infância
Metals, especially nickel, are the most common contact allergens in children. Recent data has shown increased incidence of allergy in industrialized countries. Sensitization can occur at any age, even in neonates. Costume jewelry, particularly earrings, is linked to increased sensitization to nickel...
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia
2012-04-01
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| Series: | Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962012000200012 |