Alergia na nikiel
Objawy

Alergia na nikiel jest jedną z najczęstszych przyczyn alergicznego kontaktowego zapalenia skóry, dotykającą 10-15% populacji, ze szczególnym nasileniem u kobiet (36% kobiet poniżej 18 roku życia w USA). Reakcja immunologiczna typu IV rozwija się po kontakcie skóry z niklem, objawiając się w ciągu 12-72 godzin wysypką, świądem, rumieniem, pęcherzami oraz przewlekłymi zmianami takimi jak hiperkeratoza i lichenifikacja. W ciężkich przypadkach może dojść do pęknięć skóry i wtórnych infekcji bakteryjnych. Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) to uogólniona forma alergii, obejmująca objawy skórne i ogólnoustrojowe (m.in. dolegliwości żołądkowo-jelitowe, neurologiczne i oddechowe), co wymaga różnicowania z zespołem jelita drażliwego. Diagnostyka opiera się na wywiadzie, testach płatkowych z siarczanem niklu (2,5-5%) oraz doustnym teście prowokacyjnym w przypadku podejrzenia SNAS.

Definicja alergii na nikiel

Alergia na nikiel to jedna z najczęstszych przyczyn alergicznego kontaktowego zapalenia skóry – swędzącej wysypki, która pojawia się w miejscu kontaktu skóry z niklem, substancją zwykle nieszkodliwą dla większości osób. Jest to reakcja układu odpornościowego organizmu na nikiel, pierwiastek chemiczny szeroko stosowany w przemyśle i produktach konsumenckich. Alergia na nikiel dotyka nawet 10-15% Amerykanów, przy czym częściej występuje u kobiet niż u mężczyzn1. Według badań około 36% kobiet poniżej 18 roku życia w Stanach Zjednoczonych ma alergię na nikiel2. Wrażliwość na nikiel może rozwinąć się w każdym wieku i zazwyczaj pozostaje na całe życie3.

Objawy alergii na nikiel

Reakcja alergiczna (kontaktowe zapalenie skóry) zwykle rozpoczyna się w ciągu kilku godzin do kilku dni po kontakcie z niklem. Reakcja może trwać nawet 2-4 tygodnie. Najczęściej występuje tylko w miejscu, gdzie skóra miała bezpośredni kontakt z niklem, ale czasami może pojawić się również w innych miejscach na ciele45.

Typowe objawy skórne

Objawy alergii na nikiel mogą być łagodne lub ciężkie i zazwyczaj pojawiają się w ciągu 12-72 godzin po kontakcie z niklem6. Do najczęstszych objawów należą:

  • Wysypka lub guzki na skórze7
  • Świąd, który może być intensywny8
  • Zaczerwienienie lub zmiany koloru skóry9
  • Suche plamy na skórze przypominające oparzenie10
  • Pęcherze i sączenie się płynu w ciężkich przypadkach11
  • Pokrzywka (bąble na skórze)12
  • Spękana skóra13
  • Uczucie pieczenia14

W przypadkach ostrych objawy mogą obejmować zaczerwienienie i powstawanie pęcherzy, natomiast w przewlekłych przypadkach skóra może być sucha, zgrubiała i przebarwiona15. Jeśli reakcja alergiczna nie zostanie odpowiednio leczona, skóra może stać się ciemniejsza, skórzasta i popękana16.

Systemowa alergia na nikiel

W niektórych przypadkach może wystąpić systemowa alergia na nikiel (ang. Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome, SNAS), która charakteryzuje się objawami kontaktowego zapalenia skóry w połączeniu z objawami ogólnoustrojowymi po spożyciu pokarmów zawierających nikiel17. SNAS może powodować szerszy zakres objawów niż tylko reakcje skórne18:

  • Objawy żołądkowo-jelitowe: wzdęcia, biegunka lub zaparcia, wymioty, nudności, ból brzucha19
  • Objawy neurologiczne: bóle głowy, zawroty głowy20
  • Ogólne objawy: zmęczenie, fibromialgia, bóle stawów, zespół przewlekłego zmęczenia21
  • Objawy oddechowe: zapalenie błony śluzowej nosa, astma, kichanie22

Systemowa alergia na nikiel może być trudna do zdiagnozowania, ponieważ jej objawy mogą przypominać zespół jelita drażliwego (IBS), dlatego u pacjentów z objawami IBS warto rozważyć testy na alergię na nikiel23.

Różnica między ostrą i przewlekłą postacią

Alergia na nikiel może występować w postaci ostrej lub przewlekłej24:

  • Ostra faza: zmiany skórne obejmujące rumień, stwardnienie, łuszczące się płytki, pęcherzyki, pęcherze i obrzęk25
  • Podrostra lub przewlekła faza: suchość, łuszczenie się, hiperkeratoza (zgrubienie warstwy rogowej naskórka), hiperpigmentacja, lichenifikacja (pogrubienie skóry z wyraźnymi liniami) i pęknięcia26

U osób z przewlekłym zapaleniem skóry skóra w miejscu kontaktu z niklem jest często sucha, łuszcząca się i popękana27.

Progresja alergii na nikiel

Rozwój w czasie

Alergia na nikiel rozwija się w wyniku reakcji układu odpornościowego na nikiel, który wnika przez skórę28. Proces ten można podzielić na fazy:

  1. Faza indukcji (uwrażliwienia): pierwsze narażenie na nikiel, podczas którego układ odpornościowy rozpoznaje go jako zagrożenie i staje się na niego uczulony29
  2. Faza wywołania: kolejne ekspozycje na nikiel powodują, że komórki T układu odpornościowego ulegają stymulacji i namnażają się, osiągając „próg” reakcji alergicznej30

Do wywołania alergii na nikiel muszą wystąpić trzy warunki jednocześnie31:

  • Bezpośredni kontakt skóry z przedmiotem uwalniającym nikiel
  • Długotrwały kontakt skóry z przedmiotem uwalniającym nikiel
  • Uwolnienie i wchłonięcie przez skórę wystarczającej ilości niklu, aby wywołać reakcję

Czynniki wpływające na progresję

Kilka czynników może wpływać na przebieg i nasilenie alergii na nikiel:

  • Pocenie się: może nasilać reakcję alergiczną, ponieważ ułatwia penetrację jonów niklu przez skórę32
  • Długotrwała ekspozycja: może prowadzić do przewlekłego zapalenia skóry, powodując utrzymującą się stan zapalny, suchość i dyskomfort33
  • Powtarzające się narażenie: każda kolejna ekspozycja na nikiel może prowadzić do coraz silniejszych reakcji34
  • Wcześniejsze uczulenie na inne substancje: osoby z wcześniejszymi alergiami mogą być bardziej podatne na rozwój alergii na nikiel35

Czasowy przebieg objawów

Objawy alergii na nikiel zazwyczaj pojawiają się w charakterystycznym wzorcu czasowym36:

  • Początek objawów: zwykle w ciągu 12-48 godzin po kontakcie z niklem, choć może to być opóźnione nawet do 72 godzin37
  • Szczyt nasilenia: objawy mogą stopniowo nasilać się w ciągu kolejnych dni
  • Czas trwania: reakcja alergiczna może utrzymywać się przez 2-4 tygodnie, nawet po usunięciu kontaktu z niklem38

Jeśli ekspozycja na nikiel trwa, objawy mogą się utrzymywać lub nasilać, a w przypadku powtarzających się ekspozycji reakcje alergiczne mogą być coraz silniejsze39.

Wpływ na jakość życia

Alergia na nikiel może znacząco wpływać na jakość życia, szczególnie w przypadku ciężkich reakcji lub SNAS40. Pacjenci mogą doświadczać:

  • Dyskomfortu fizycznego: świąd, ból, podrażnienie
  • Konieczności unikania wielu przedmiotów codziennego użytku
  • Ograniczeń dietetycznych w przypadku SNAS
  • Wpływu na samoocenę i relacje społeczne, szczególnie jeśli wysypka jest widoczna

Warto przytoczyć historię Adriany, pacjentki z alergią na nikiel, która przez długi czas doświadczała nierozpoznanych objawów zapalenia skóry, świądu gardła i uszu, wydzieliny zanosowej oraz bólów głowy. Dopiero po właściwej diagnozie i zastosowaniu odpowiednich ograniczeń dietetycznych oraz unikaniu biżuterii i innych przedmiotów zawierających nikiel, objawy zaczęły ustępować4142.

Potencjalne powikłania

Alergia na nikiel rzadko powoduje poważne powikłania, chyba że dojdzie do infekcji skóry lub stan ten nie jest odpowiednio leczony43:

W rzadkich przypadkach, u osób z ciężką alergią na nikiel, może wystąpić uogólniona reakcja na całym ciele, obejmująca obrzęk, rumień i pęcherze47.

Diagnostyka alergii na nikiel

Diagnoza alergii na nikiel zwykle opiera się na:48

  • Wywiadzie medycznym i objawach skórnych
  • Niedawnym kontakcie z przedmiotami mogącymi zawierać nikiel
  • Testach płatkowych: nakładanie plastra z 2,5% (w Ameryce Północnej) lub 5% (w Europie) siarczanem niklu na górną część pleców i obserwacja reakcji skórnej49

W przypadku podejrzenia SNAS, dodatkowo przeprowadza się doustny test prowokacyjny (OPT), określany jako „doustne wyzwanie niklem” (NOC), który można wykonać dopiero po 4-6 tygodniach diety beznikłowej50. Test jest uważany za pozytywny, jeśli wystąpią ogólnoustrojowe objawy skórne z objawami żołądkowo-jelitowymi lub bez nich51.

Podsumowanie

Alergia na nikiel jest przewlekłym schorzeniem, które może znacząco wpływać na jakość życia pacjentów. Objawy mogą wahać się od łagodnych zmian skórnych do poważnych reakcji systemowych w przypadku SNAS. Kluczowe dla zarządzania tą alergią jest unikanie kontaktu z niklem oraz, w przypadku SNAS, stosowanie diety o niskiej zawartości niklu. Mimo że obecnie nie ma sposobu na wyleczenie alergii na nikiel, odpowiednie postępowanie może skutecznie kontrolować objawy i minimalizować wpływ na codzienne funkcjonowanie pacjenta52.

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  • #1 Nickel Allergy Symptoms & Treatments| UPMC HealthBeat
    https://share.upmc.com/2017/08/nickel-allergy-metal-allergy/
    As many as 10 to 15 percent of Americans suffer from a metal allergy. For these people, exposure to common metals, such as nickel, produces an allergic reaction. […] You may notice symptoms such as itchiness, dry patches, and blistery rashes. These are signs of nickel dermatitis caused by your body’s immune system overreacting to metal exposure. […] Metal allergy symptoms may include: Redness or other changes in skin color. Skin rash or bumps. Itching. Patches of dry skin. Blisters (in severe cases). […] In the case of a nickel contact allergy, symptoms may appear after your first exposure to nickel or after repeated contact with it. […] Once you’ve developed a reaction to nickel or another metal, your immune system will always be sensitive to it, causing reactions upon exposure.
  • #2 Nickel Allergies Symptoms, Tests, and Treatment
    https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/nickel
    Nickel allergies are increasing in the United States and can develop at any age. They’re more common in women and girls than men and boys. In the United States, about 36 percent of women under the age of 18 have a nickel allergy. […] People with a nickel allergy usually begin to develop a skin reaction 12 to 48 hours after coming into contact with an item containing nickel. The symptoms of a nickel allergy include: skin rash or bumps, redness or other changes in skin color, dry patches on the skin that resemble a burn, itching, blisters (in very severe cases). […] Someone with a nickel allergy almost always has a localized response following exposure to objects containing nickel. This means that the allergic reaction only affects the part of the skin that comes into contact with nickel. […] In rare cases, a nickel allergy can also lead to respiratory problems, including: runny nose, nasal inflammation, asthma, sneezing. […] The rash usually lasts from two to four weeks after exposure.
  • #3 Nickel Allergy: Rash, Symptoms, Testing, Treatment & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17842-nickel-allergy
    A nickel allergy results in skin rash, itching and dry skin after exposure to nickel. Symptoms dont often appear right away. The skin rash from nickel allergy may be itchy or painful. Allergic contact dermatitis causes delayed reactions, so your symptoms may not appear for up to 72 hours after nickel exposure. Nickel allergy can develop at any time. Once you have a nickel allergy, it never goes away. Symptoms of nickel allergy range from mild to severe. They usually appear within 12 to 72 hours of coming into contact with nickel. Most people with nickel allergy only have a reaction on the part of their skin exposed to nickel. Common nickel allergy symptoms include: Bumpy skin (hives), Cracked skin, Itching or burning sensations, Patches of dry skin, Rash, Red or discolored skin. More serious nickel allergy symptoms (systemic nickel allergy syndrome) may occur if you eat foods that contain nickel or have a metal device implanted in your body. This can cause symptoms that affect your entire body. These symptoms may include: Blisters, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Headaches, Swelling. If you get a rash from a nickel allergy, it may last from two to four weeks. Nickel allergy usually isnt life-threatening. Because theres no cure, avoiding symptoms can be a lifelong challenge.
  • #4 Nickel allergy – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nickel-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20351529
    Nickel allergy is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis an itchy rash that appears where your skin touches a usually harmless substance. […] An allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) usually begins within hours to days after exposure to nickel. The reaction may last as long as 2 to 4 weeks. The reaction tends to occur only where your skin came into contact with nickel, but sometimes may appear in other places on your body. […] Nickel allergy signs and symptoms include: Rash or bumps on the skin, Itching, which may be severe, Redness or changes in skin color, Dry patches of skin that may resemble a burn, Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases.
  • #5 Nickel allergy | Beacon Health System
    https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/library/diseases-and-conditions/nickel-allergy?content_id=CON-20157225
    Nickel allergy is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis an itchy rash that appears where your skin touches a usually harmless substance. […] An allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) usually begins within hours to days after exposure to nickel. The reaction may last as long as 2 to 4 weeks. The reaction tends to occur only where your skin came into contact with nickel, but sometimes may appear in other places on your body. […] Nickel allergy signs and symptoms include: Rash or bumps on the skin, Itching, which may be severe, Redness or changes in skin color, Dry patches of skin that may resemble a burn, Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases. […] The first step in treating nickel allergy is avoiding contact with the metal. There’s no cure for nickel allergy. Once you develop a sensitivity to nickel, you’ll develop a rash (contact dermatitis) whenever you come into contact with the metal.
  • #6 Nickel Allergy: Rash, Symptoms, Testing, Treatment & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17842-nickel-allergy
    A nickel allergy results in skin rash, itching and dry skin after exposure to nickel. Symptoms dont often appear right away. The skin rash from nickel allergy may be itchy or painful. Allergic contact dermatitis causes delayed reactions, so your symptoms may not appear for up to 72 hours after nickel exposure. Nickel allergy can develop at any time. Once you have a nickel allergy, it never goes away. Symptoms of nickel allergy range from mild to severe. They usually appear within 12 to 72 hours of coming into contact with nickel. Most people with nickel allergy only have a reaction on the part of their skin exposed to nickel. Common nickel allergy symptoms include: Bumpy skin (hives), Cracked skin, Itching or burning sensations, Patches of dry skin, Rash, Red or discolored skin. More serious nickel allergy symptoms (systemic nickel allergy syndrome) may occur if you eat foods that contain nickel or have a metal device implanted in your body. This can cause symptoms that affect your entire body. These symptoms may include: Blisters, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Headaches, Swelling. If you get a rash from a nickel allergy, it may last from two to four weeks. Nickel allergy usually isnt life-threatening. Because theres no cure, avoiding symptoms can be a lifelong challenge.
  • #7 Nickel allergy – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nickel-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20351529
    Nickel allergy is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis an itchy rash that appears where your skin touches a usually harmless substance. […] An allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) usually begins within hours to days after exposure to nickel. The reaction may last as long as 2 to 4 weeks. The reaction tends to occur only where your skin came into contact with nickel, but sometimes may appear in other places on your body. […] Nickel allergy signs and symptoms include: Rash or bumps on the skin, Itching, which may be severe, Redness or changes in skin color, Dry patches of skin that may resemble a burn, Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases.
  • #8 Nickel allergy – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nickel-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20351529
    Nickel allergy is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis an itchy rash that appears where your skin touches a usually harmless substance. […] An allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) usually begins within hours to days after exposure to nickel. The reaction may last as long as 2 to 4 weeks. The reaction tends to occur only where your skin came into contact with nickel, but sometimes may appear in other places on your body. […] Nickel allergy signs and symptoms include: Rash or bumps on the skin, Itching, which may be severe, Redness or changes in skin color, Dry patches of skin that may resemble a burn, Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases.
  • #9 Nickel allergy | Beacon Health System
    https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/library/diseases-and-conditions/nickel-allergy?content_id=CON-20157225
    Nickel allergy is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis an itchy rash that appears where your skin touches a usually harmless substance. […] An allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) usually begins within hours to days after exposure to nickel. The reaction may last as long as 2 to 4 weeks. The reaction tends to occur only where your skin came into contact with nickel, but sometimes may appear in other places on your body. […] Nickel allergy signs and symptoms include: Rash or bumps on the skin, Itching, which may be severe, Redness or changes in skin color, Dry patches of skin that may resemble a burn, Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases. […] The first step in treating nickel allergy is avoiding contact with the metal. There’s no cure for nickel allergy. Once you develop a sensitivity to nickel, you’ll develop a rash (contact dermatitis) whenever you come into contact with the metal.
  • #10 Nickel allergy – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nickel-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20351529
    Nickel allergy is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis an itchy rash that appears where your skin touches a usually harmless substance. […] An allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) usually begins within hours to days after exposure to nickel. The reaction may last as long as 2 to 4 weeks. The reaction tends to occur only where your skin came into contact with nickel, but sometimes may appear in other places on your body. […] Nickel allergy signs and symptoms include: Rash or bumps on the skin, Itching, which may be severe, Redness or changes in skin color, Dry patches of skin that may resemble a burn, Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases.
  • #11 Nickel allergy – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nickel-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20351529
    Nickel allergy is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis an itchy rash that appears where your skin touches a usually harmless substance. […] An allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) usually begins within hours to days after exposure to nickel. The reaction may last as long as 2 to 4 weeks. The reaction tends to occur only where your skin came into contact with nickel, but sometimes may appear in other places on your body. […] Nickel allergy signs and symptoms include: Rash or bumps on the skin, Itching, which may be severe, Redness or changes in skin color, Dry patches of skin that may resemble a burn, Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases.
  • #12 Nickel Allergy: Rash, Symptoms, Testing, Treatment & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17842-nickel-allergy
    A nickel allergy results in skin rash, itching and dry skin after exposure to nickel. Symptoms dont often appear right away. The skin rash from nickel allergy may be itchy or painful. Allergic contact dermatitis causes delayed reactions, so your symptoms may not appear for up to 72 hours after nickel exposure. Nickel allergy can develop at any time. Once you have a nickel allergy, it never goes away. Symptoms of nickel allergy range from mild to severe. They usually appear within 12 to 72 hours of coming into contact with nickel. Most people with nickel allergy only have a reaction on the part of their skin exposed to nickel. Common nickel allergy symptoms include: Bumpy skin (hives), Cracked skin, Itching or burning sensations, Patches of dry skin, Rash, Red or discolored skin. More serious nickel allergy symptoms (systemic nickel allergy syndrome) may occur if you eat foods that contain nickel or have a metal device implanted in your body. This can cause symptoms that affect your entire body. These symptoms may include: Blisters, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Headaches, Swelling. If you get a rash from a nickel allergy, it may last from two to four weeks. Nickel allergy usually isnt life-threatening. Because theres no cure, avoiding symptoms can be a lifelong challenge.
  • #13 Nickel Allergy: Rash, Symptoms, Testing, Treatment & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17842-nickel-allergy
    A nickel allergy results in skin rash, itching and dry skin after exposure to nickel. Symptoms dont often appear right away. The skin rash from nickel allergy may be itchy or painful. Allergic contact dermatitis causes delayed reactions, so your symptoms may not appear for up to 72 hours after nickel exposure. Nickel allergy can develop at any time. Once you have a nickel allergy, it never goes away. Symptoms of nickel allergy range from mild to severe. They usually appear within 12 to 72 hours of coming into contact with nickel. Most people with nickel allergy only have a reaction on the part of their skin exposed to nickel. Common nickel allergy symptoms include: Bumpy skin (hives), Cracked skin, Itching or burning sensations, Patches of dry skin, Rash, Red or discolored skin. More serious nickel allergy symptoms (systemic nickel allergy syndrome) may occur if you eat foods that contain nickel or have a metal device implanted in your body. This can cause symptoms that affect your entire body. These symptoms may include: Blisters, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Headaches, Swelling. If you get a rash from a nickel allergy, it may last from two to four weeks. Nickel allergy usually isnt life-threatening. Because theres no cure, avoiding symptoms can be a lifelong challenge.
  • #14 Nickel Allergy: Rash, Symptoms, Testing, Treatment & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17842-nickel-allergy
    A nickel allergy results in skin rash, itching and dry skin after exposure to nickel. Symptoms dont often appear right away. The skin rash from nickel allergy may be itchy or painful. Allergic contact dermatitis causes delayed reactions, so your symptoms may not appear for up to 72 hours after nickel exposure. Nickel allergy can develop at any time. Once you have a nickel allergy, it never goes away. Symptoms of nickel allergy range from mild to severe. They usually appear within 12 to 72 hours of coming into contact with nickel. Most people with nickel allergy only have a reaction on the part of their skin exposed to nickel. Common nickel allergy symptoms include: Bumpy skin (hives), Cracked skin, Itching or burning sensations, Patches of dry skin, Rash, Red or discolored skin. More serious nickel allergy symptoms (systemic nickel allergy syndrome) may occur if you eat foods that contain nickel or have a metal device implanted in your body. This can cause symptoms that affect your entire body. These symptoms may include: Blisters, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Headaches, Swelling. If you get a rash from a nickel allergy, it may last from two to four weeks. Nickel allergy usually isnt life-threatening. Because theres no cure, avoiding symptoms can be a lifelong challenge.
  • #15 Nickel Allergy
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/nickel-allergy
    Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of contact allergic dermatitis. In affected individuals, dermatitis (also called eczema) develops in places where nickel-containing metal is touching the skin. […] The most common sites for nickel dermatitis are the earlobes (from earrings), the wrists (from a watch strap) and the lower abdomen (from a jeans stud); the affected areas become intensely itchy and may become red and blistered (acute dermatitis) or dry, thickened and pigmented (chronic dermatitis). […] Once this nickel allergy has developed, it persists for many years, often life-long. […] The degree of allergy varies. Some people develop dermatitis from even brief contact with nickel-containing items, while others break out only after many years of skin contact with nickel. […] Some people develop intermittent or persistent eczema on their hands and feet. It is usually a blistering type of eczema, known as pompholyx or dyshidrotic hand dermatitis. […] Unfortunately, desensitization with injections or pills is not possible so the allergy tends to persist long-term.
  • #16 Nickel (Jewelry) Allergies: Symptoms, Treatments, and Avoid Triggers
    https://www.webmd.com/allergies/nickel-jewelry-allergy
    If left untreated, your skin may become darker, leathery, and cracked. Most likely, the rash is only on the part of your skin in direct contact with the nickel. […] In serious cases, the rash may spread. Sweating can make it worse. […] If your skin becomes infected, it will become warm and redder or filled with pus. Get medical care right away. […] Once a nickel allergy develops, it often lasts your whole life. But there are ways to ease your symptoms. […] For mild symptoms, an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines may help. […] If your skin is cracked or blistered, you should take off any metal jewelry right away and see your doctor for treatment to avoid getting an infection.
  • #17 Systemic nickel allergy syndrome
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4406458/
    Systemic nickel allergy syndrome (SNAS) is characterized by contact dermatitis associated with systemic symptoms after ingestion of foods containing nickel. […] During the elimination diet of rich food in nickel for 60 days, patients reported significant improvement and, or absence of symptoms, mainly gastrointestinal and cutaneous. […] The SNAS is fully associated based foods rich in nickel, found in cereals (oats, barley, corn, soy, whole wheat flour, beans), fruits (apricot, cherry, grape, pear, fig, melon, banana, plum, kiwi), vegetables (broccoli, onion, spinach, lettuce, chicory, asparagus, cauliflower), meats (cooked ham), fish and seafood (salmon, hake, octopus, oysters, lobster, calamari), sweet (cocoa and derivatives, brioches and clad masses) and also related to household utensils used in food preparation. […] Patients with contact dermatitis to nickel, gastrointestinal symptoms and urticaria, must be investigated about the ingestion of foods containing nickel.
  • #18 Nickel Allergy: Rash, Symptoms, Testing, Treatment & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17842-nickel-allergy
    A nickel allergy results in skin rash, itching and dry skin after exposure to nickel. Symptoms dont often appear right away. The skin rash from nickel allergy may be itchy or painful. Allergic contact dermatitis causes delayed reactions, so your symptoms may not appear for up to 72 hours after nickel exposure. Nickel allergy can develop at any time. Once you have a nickel allergy, it never goes away. Symptoms of nickel allergy range from mild to severe. They usually appear within 12 to 72 hours of coming into contact with nickel. Most people with nickel allergy only have a reaction on the part of their skin exposed to nickel. Common nickel allergy symptoms include: Bumpy skin (hives), Cracked skin, Itching or burning sensations, Patches of dry skin, Rash, Red or discolored skin. More serious nickel allergy symptoms (systemic nickel allergy syndrome) may occur if you eat foods that contain nickel or have a metal device implanted in your body. This can cause symptoms that affect your entire body. These symptoms may include: Blisters, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Headaches, Swelling. If you get a rash from a nickel allergy, it may last from two to four weeks. Nickel allergy usually isnt life-threatening. Because theres no cure, avoiding symptoms can be a lifelong challenge.
  • #19 Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) – Research Article
    https://www.gavinpublishers.com/article/view/systemic-nickel-allergy-syndrome-taking-stock-of-medical-nutrition-therapy-snas-and-nutrition
    Nickel may induce other clinical manifestations besides ACD, like Systemic Contact Dermatitis (SCD) and Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS), which have to be considered and are required to be addressed for best care. […] Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) manifestation is instead characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms including bloating, diarrhea or constipation, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and cutaneous signs. […] SNAS prevalence in patients with ACD is largely unknown. […] In one recent study, up to 6% of patients in Europe were identified as being allergic to Nickel while diagnosed with SNAS, implying that it may be under-identified in the population affected by dermatitis. […] Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) frequently shows up with cutaneous signs, such as SCD, and extra-cutaneous ones, including respiratory (rhinitis and asthma) and neurological (headache) symptoms and general manifestations (fever, fibromyalgia, joint pain, chronic-fatigue syndrome, etc.), along with gastrointestinal signs.
  • #20 Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) – Research Article
    https://www.gavinpublishers.com/article/view/systemic-nickel-allergy-syndrome-taking-stock-of-medical-nutrition-therapy-snas-and-nutrition
    Nickel may induce other clinical manifestations besides ACD, like Systemic Contact Dermatitis (SCD) and Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS), which have to be considered and are required to be addressed for best care. […] Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) manifestation is instead characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms including bloating, diarrhea or constipation, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and cutaneous signs. […] SNAS prevalence in patients with ACD is largely unknown. […] In one recent study, up to 6% of patients in Europe were identified as being allergic to Nickel while diagnosed with SNAS, implying that it may be under-identified in the population affected by dermatitis. […] Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) frequently shows up with cutaneous signs, such as SCD, and extra-cutaneous ones, including respiratory (rhinitis and asthma) and neurological (headache) symptoms and general manifestations (fever, fibromyalgia, joint pain, chronic-fatigue syndrome, etc.), along with gastrointestinal signs.
  • #21 Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) – Research Article
    https://www.gavinpublishers.com/article/view/systemic-nickel-allergy-syndrome-taking-stock-of-medical-nutrition-therapy-snas-and-nutrition
    Nickel may induce other clinical manifestations besides ACD, like Systemic Contact Dermatitis (SCD) and Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS), which have to be considered and are required to be addressed for best care. […] Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) manifestation is instead characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms including bloating, diarrhea or constipation, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and cutaneous signs. […] SNAS prevalence in patients with ACD is largely unknown. […] In one recent study, up to 6% of patients in Europe were identified as being allergic to Nickel while diagnosed with SNAS, implying that it may be under-identified in the population affected by dermatitis. […] Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) frequently shows up with cutaneous signs, such as SCD, and extra-cutaneous ones, including respiratory (rhinitis and asthma) and neurological (headache) symptoms and general manifestations (fever, fibromyalgia, joint pain, chronic-fatigue syndrome, etc.), along with gastrointestinal signs.
  • #22 Nickel Allergies Symptoms, Tests, and Treatment
    https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/nickel
    Nickel allergies are increasing in the United States and can develop at any age. They’re more common in women and girls than men and boys. In the United States, about 36 percent of women under the age of 18 have a nickel allergy. […] People with a nickel allergy usually begin to develop a skin reaction 12 to 48 hours after coming into contact with an item containing nickel. The symptoms of a nickel allergy include: skin rash or bumps, redness or other changes in skin color, dry patches on the skin that resemble a burn, itching, blisters (in very severe cases). […] Someone with a nickel allergy almost always has a localized response following exposure to objects containing nickel. This means that the allergic reaction only affects the part of the skin that comes into contact with nickel. […] In rare cases, a nickel allergy can also lead to respiratory problems, including: runny nose, nasal inflammation, asthma, sneezing. […] The rash usually lasts from two to four weeks after exposure.
  • #23 Nickel allergy may be misdiagnosed as IBS – Parsemus Foundation
    https://www.parsemus.org/2023/04/nickel-allergy-may-be-misdiagnosed-as-ibs/
    Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) is an allergic reaction to nickel that is in many food items, with the same symptoms as IBS. […] Nickel allergy is fairly common worldwide, especially in Asia and North America, but the symptoms may include either skin or stomach problems, or both. […] If you are an IBS patient who has not had improvement with typical treatment options, or if you have gastrointestinal reactions to particular foods that are not normal triggers for IBS, consider asking your doctor about SNAS. A skin-patch allergy test can usually quickly show if you have a nickel allergy.
  • #24 Nickel Allergy – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557638/
    Nickel allergy is a type of contact dermatitis caused by direct contact with nickel. It is the most common identifiable cause of metal-related contact dermatitis and may be encountered in a variety of healthcare settings, from primary care clinics to emergency departments. […] Nickel allergy is a type of allergic contact dermatitis. A nickel allergy is commonly encountered with jewelry, kitchen tools, and silverware. In individuals who are sensitive to nickel, ingestions of certain foods (e.g., chocolate, nuts, oats, green beans, peas) may cause systemic nickel allergy syndrome (SNAS) or lead to chronic dermatitis. […] The incidence of allergic contact dermatitis increases with age but does not spare any age group. Nickel allergy dermatitis is often a diagnosis that will require multiple visits within the healthcare system. Physical examination findings can include lesions consisting of erythema, induration, scaling plaques, vesicles, bullae, and edema in the acute phase. The spectrum of physical findings can progress to include dryness, scaling, hyperkeratosis, hyperpigmentation, lichenification, and fissuring in the subacute or chronic phases.
  • #25 Nickel Allergy – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557638/
    Nickel allergy is a type of contact dermatitis caused by direct contact with nickel. It is the most common identifiable cause of metal-related contact dermatitis and may be encountered in a variety of healthcare settings, from primary care clinics to emergency departments. […] Nickel allergy is a type of allergic contact dermatitis. A nickel allergy is commonly encountered with jewelry, kitchen tools, and silverware. In individuals who are sensitive to nickel, ingestions of certain foods (e.g., chocolate, nuts, oats, green beans, peas) may cause systemic nickel allergy syndrome (SNAS) or lead to chronic dermatitis. […] The incidence of allergic contact dermatitis increases with age but does not spare any age group. Nickel allergy dermatitis is often a diagnosis that will require multiple visits within the healthcare system. Physical examination findings can include lesions consisting of erythema, induration, scaling plaques, vesicles, bullae, and edema in the acute phase. The spectrum of physical findings can progress to include dryness, scaling, hyperkeratosis, hyperpigmentation, lichenification, and fissuring in the subacute or chronic phases.
  • #26 Nickel Allergy – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557638/
    Nickel allergy is a type of contact dermatitis caused by direct contact with nickel. It is the most common identifiable cause of metal-related contact dermatitis and may be encountered in a variety of healthcare settings, from primary care clinics to emergency departments. […] Nickel allergy is a type of allergic contact dermatitis. A nickel allergy is commonly encountered with jewelry, kitchen tools, and silverware. In individuals who are sensitive to nickel, ingestions of certain foods (e.g., chocolate, nuts, oats, green beans, peas) may cause systemic nickel allergy syndrome (SNAS) or lead to chronic dermatitis. […] The incidence of allergic contact dermatitis increases with age but does not spare any age group. Nickel allergy dermatitis is often a diagnosis that will require multiple visits within the healthcare system. Physical examination findings can include lesions consisting of erythema, induration, scaling plaques, vesicles, bullae, and edema in the acute phase. The spectrum of physical findings can progress to include dryness, scaling, hyperkeratosis, hyperpigmentation, lichenification, and fissuring in the subacute or chronic phases.
  • #27 Nickel allergy – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_allergy
    Nickel allergy often takes the form of nickel allergic contact dermatitis (Ni-ACD), a form of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Ni-ACD typically causes a rash that is red and itchy and that may be bumpy or scaly. The most common sign of nickel allergy is inflammation of the skin at an area that comes into regular contact with nickel. This often takes the form of a reddened patch of skin with raised bumps (papules) or small blisters (vesicles), and edema. People with chronic dermatitis tend to have dry, scaly, and cracked skin at the site of contact. These sites of inflammation (called „primary eruptions”) can occur anywhere on the skin that contacts nickel, but are most common on the hands, face, or anywhere that contacts metal objects such as jewelry or metal clothes buttons. Particularly high levels of nickel exposure can cause irritated patches of skin to appear at other sites on the body (called „secondary eruptions”). These typically occur as blistering rashes on the hands, eyelids, and at the inside of flexing joints (inside the elbow, back of the knee, etc.).
  • #28 Nickel allergy – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_allergy
    Nickel allergy results in a skin response after the skin comes in contact with an item that releases a large amount of nickel from its surface. The skin reaction can occur at the site of contact, or sometimes spread beyond to the rest of the body. Free (released) nickel that is able to penetrate the skin is taken up by scavenger (dendritic) cells and then presented to the immune system T-Cells. With each subsequent exposure to nickel these T cells become stimulated and duplicate themselves. With enough exposure to nickel, the amassing clones of T-cells reach „threshold” and the skin develops a rash. The rash can appear as acute, subacute, or chronic eczema-like skin patches, primarily at the site of contact with the nickel. From the time of exposure, the rash usually appears within 12-120 hours and can last for 3-4 weeks or for the continued duration of nickel contact/exposure.
  • #29 Nickel allergy – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_allergy
    Three simultaneous conditions must occur to trigger Ni-ACD: Direct skin contact with nickel-releasing item, prolonged skin contact with nickel-releasing item, and a sufficient amount of nickel is released and absorbed into the skin to cause a reaction. The pathophysiology is divided into induction elicitation phases. Induction is the critical phase (immunological event) when skin contact to nickel results in antigen presentation to the T cells, and T cell duplication (cloning) occurs. The determining factor in sensitization is exposure of significant amounts of „free nickel”. […] Nickel allergy is typically diagnosed by patch testing applying a patch with 2.5% (in North America) or 5% (in Europe) nickel sulfate to the upper back and looking for irritation on the skin. SNAS can often mimic IBS and may be more common than is widely appreciated. It therefore should be considered as a differential diagnosis item when a doctor is considering a diagnosis of IBS, and nickel allergy testing is advisable as a means to exclude or confirm SNAS.
  • #30 Nickel allergy – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_allergy
    Nickel allergy results in a skin response after the skin comes in contact with an item that releases a large amount of nickel from its surface. The skin reaction can occur at the site of contact, or sometimes spread beyond to the rest of the body. Free (released) nickel that is able to penetrate the skin is taken up by scavenger (dendritic) cells and then presented to the immune system T-Cells. With each subsequent exposure to nickel these T cells become stimulated and duplicate themselves. With enough exposure to nickel, the amassing clones of T-cells reach „threshold” and the skin develops a rash. The rash can appear as acute, subacute, or chronic eczema-like skin patches, primarily at the site of contact with the nickel. From the time of exposure, the rash usually appears within 12-120 hours and can last for 3-4 weeks or for the continued duration of nickel contact/exposure.
  • #31 Nickel allergy – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_allergy
    Three simultaneous conditions must occur to trigger Ni-ACD: Direct skin contact with nickel-releasing item, prolonged skin contact with nickel-releasing item, and a sufficient amount of nickel is released and absorbed into the skin to cause a reaction. The pathophysiology is divided into induction elicitation phases. Induction is the critical phase (immunological event) when skin contact to nickel results in antigen presentation to the T cells, and T cell duplication (cloning) occurs. The determining factor in sensitization is exposure of significant amounts of „free nickel”. […] Nickel allergy is typically diagnosed by patch testing applying a patch with 2.5% (in North America) or 5% (in Europe) nickel sulfate to the upper back and looking for irritation on the skin. SNAS can often mimic IBS and may be more common than is widely appreciated. It therefore should be considered as a differential diagnosis item when a doctor is considering a diagnosis of IBS, and nickel allergy testing is advisable as a means to exclude or confirm SNAS.
  • #32 Spring Has Sprung (and so have your nickel allergy symptoms!) – NoNickel.com
    https://nonickel.com/blogs/nonickel-news/spring-has-sprung-and-so-have-your-nickel-allergy-symptoms?srsltid=AfmBOooUEjVwGaPxikiZQWp8008qFXiiiXiH_DRMbtoP6j-GjOuYEdEL
    Warmer weather signals that it’s time for unwrapping from all those layers and showing off some new styles. But for some of us, a boost in temperature also means an increase in nickel allergy symptoms that we prefer to cover up! […] as the temperatures rise, perspiration makes is easy for nickel ions to penetrate the skin resulting in uncomfortable symptoms for those who are sensitive to this metal. […] One more tip for those who are suffering from itchy nickel rashes this season dont forget the building blocks to overcoming nickel allergy symptoms.
  • #33 Skin Irritation by Metal Allergy from Jewelry | NJ & PA
    https://www.beckerentandallergy.com/blog/metal-allergy-from-jewelry
    Jewelry allergies, especially nickel allergies, can cause skin irritation, including rashes, itching, redness, and sometimes blisters. Symptoms vary from mild to severe and can potentially spread beyond the contact areas. […] Symptoms of metal allergy include redness, itching, and potential blistering in severe cases. […] Symptoms include: Itchy rash. Redness. Blisters on ears, neck, wrists, or fingers. Burning and stinging. […] Prolonged exposure may cause chronic dermatitis, leading to persistent inflammation, dryness, and discomfort. […] Contacting an expert allergist can help manage these factors and reduce the severity of these ACD symptoms. […] While not typically life-threatening, metal allergies can cause significant discomfort if not addressed. Persistent exposure may worsen symptoms, causing greater skin inflammation. Getting treatment can help manage symptoms and prevent further complications. […] ACD from jewelry often presents as a rash or bumps on the skin, with severe itching. The affected area may show redness, skin color changes, or dry patches resembling a burn. In severe cases, blisters and fluid drainage can occur.
  • #34 Nickel Allergies in Dogs – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Recovery, Management, Cost
    https://wagwalking.com/condition/nickel-allergies
    Symptoms of Nickel Allergies in Dogs Dogs with contact allergies will have outbreaks at the site of contact and sometimes around the face and groin area and the pads of the paws as well. Symptoms of allergies tend to get more dramatic with each subsequent exposure. Food related allergies may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea along with the other symptoms of an allergic response, which can include: Bumps, Chewing on affected areas, Coughing, Ear infections, Hair loss, Itching, Nasal congestion, Obsessive licking, Oozing sores, Redness, Scratching, Thickened skin, Ulceration of the skin. […] Dogs that develop an allergy to nickel are somewhat predisposed to developing additional allergies, particularly to other metals or minerals. Although contact and food allergies to nickel often occur in conjunction with each other, it is not always the case. Unfortunately, if your canine has developed an allergy to one type of food, they are more likely to develop an allergic reaction to other ingredients as well.
  • #35 Nickel Allergies in Dogs – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Recovery, Management, Cost
    https://wagwalking.com/condition/nickel-allergies
    Symptoms of Nickel Allergies in Dogs Dogs with contact allergies will have outbreaks at the site of contact and sometimes around the face and groin area and the pads of the paws as well. Symptoms of allergies tend to get more dramatic with each subsequent exposure. Food related allergies may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea along with the other symptoms of an allergic response, which can include: Bumps, Chewing on affected areas, Coughing, Ear infections, Hair loss, Itching, Nasal congestion, Obsessive licking, Oozing sores, Redness, Scratching, Thickened skin, Ulceration of the skin. […] Dogs that develop an allergy to nickel are somewhat predisposed to developing additional allergies, particularly to other metals or minerals. Although contact and food allergies to nickel often occur in conjunction with each other, it is not always the case. Unfortunately, if your canine has developed an allergy to one type of food, they are more likely to develop an allergic reaction to other ingredients as well.
  • #36
    https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/nickel-allergy-testing?srsltid=AfmBOoogCnXWTPYltCtg6qqxtw3HRfRSuKFnrVzmOY1isUmNk9O5IXJy
    Nickel allergy is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis, an itchy rash that appears when sensitive skin touches nickel. Not just limited to the skin, nickel allergy symptoms can also be systemic, affecting other parts of the body. […] Nickel allergy symptoms typically include redness, itching, rash, blisters, and skin changes like dry patches resembling a burn. These symptoms often begin within hours to days after exposure to nickel. Systemic symptoms can include headache, fatigue, and gastrointestinal problems. It’s important to note that symptoms can appear at the site of direct contact with nickel and also in other areas. In children, symptoms can present differently, so it’s crucial to be aware of the allergy symptoms in kids. […] Nickel allergy reactions typically occur 12 to 48 hours after exposure and can last for two to four weeks. The reaction, which often appears as a rash in the area of skin that came into contact with nickel, can persist as long as the exposure continues.
  • #37
    https://www.wyndly.com/blogs/learn/nickel-allergy?srsltid=AfmBOopINDdk6QbOtGWoHsRIL0ZG2TZqmvNuO3YsgCy–HLMwSc5MRHp
    Nickel allergy mainly manifests as skin reactions. It typically results in a condition known as allergic contact dermatitis, characterized by skin inflammation following contact with an allergen, in this case, nickel. […] Symptoms commonly appear within 12 to 48 hours after exposure and can last two to four weeks. These include: Redness or rash, Intense itching, Dry patches resembling a burn, Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases. […] In rare instances, individuals may experience systemic nickel allergy syndrome (SNAS). This involves not only skin reactions, but also respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms like those seen in allergy symptoms in children, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. […] Symptoms can vary depending on the individual’s sensitivity to nickel and the extent of exposure. It is crucial to seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen over time.
  • #38
    https://athenaallergy.com/pages/nickel-allergy-symptoms?srsltid=AfmBOopeRAMrYn1SS-GRGHLCr5T0j9oekf0foDFlffB33smEVlMhYChW
    Nickel allergy is a very common form of dermatitis called allergic contact dermatitis or ACD. A rash develops after contact with nickel and may have the following characteristic(s): red, itchy rashes, raised bumps on the skin or swelling, welts or hives, cracks or fissures in the skin, dry patchy skin resembling a burn. It is common for the symptoms to worsen with increased nickel exposure. Without treatment of the nickel allergy rash, the skin may become leathery and hard. […] Nickel allergy is considered a delayed Type IV allergy, meaning an allergic reaction may occur up to 48 hours after contact with nickel. For some nickel allergic individuals the symptoms may begin as soon as contact is established, for others it may take a day or more. […] Even after the nickel is removed from skin contact, it may take two to four weeks for symptoms to disappear.
  • #39
    https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/allergies-asthma/Pages/Nickel-Allergy.aspx
    For children allergic to nickel, anything from jeans with metal buttons to handheld electronics can cause a red, itchy rash. Called nickel-allergic contact dermatitis, an allergy to nickel affects an estimated 1.1 million children in the United States. […] The skin allergic reaction to nickel looks like eczema. Signs and symptoms include an itchy rash with redness, swelling, scaling and possibly a crusty appearance. The rash generally appears on the area of the skin that comes into contact with the metal. If the metal exposure is ongoing, sometimes a rash may show up in more distant parts of the body. Once children become sensitive to nickel, gradually worsening rashes may develop each time they are exposed to nickel again.
  • #40 Nickel Allergy Symptoms & Treatment | Baptist Health
    https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/conditions-treatments/nickel-allergy
    A nickel allergy is your bodys immune response to nickel, a chemical element with a broad range of industrial and consumer applications. […] Nickel allergies range in severity from relatively mild, to a systemic form that is potentially debilitating. […] The symptoms of a nickel allergy include: Rashes or bumpy skin, Blisters, Itching, Flushed skin (redness), Patches that look like burns. […] Symptoms typically develop where nickel contacted the skin. There may be a delay of as much as 72 hours from the time of contact to the appearance of symptoms (whats known as allergic contact dermatitis). A more severe reaction, called contact urticaria, can result in hives elevated patches of red skin. In rare cases, a nickel allergy can also lead to asthma-like respiratory symptoms. […] There is no long-term fix for a nickel allergy. It is possible, however, to control nickel allergies, with a combination of symptom treatment and prevention.
  • #41 Adriana Iglesias – Nickel Allergy – EAACI Patients
    https://patients.eaaci.org/nickel-allergy/
    After a series of uncomfortable symptoms, Adriana reads about food allergy on an article by SOS Alergia and finally heads towards an improved quality of life, thanks to proper diagnosis and management advice. […] I am only able to say this after a long journey of isolated episodes that were present throughout my life and took different forms as the years went by. […] The first alarming situation was when at age 39 I experienced an allergic reaction to a medication, this time it was not a simple dermatitis, it was a temporary cardiac problem that had me in the coronary unit until it could be verified that in some cases the drug I was taking could cause these inconveniences. […] Years passed by and the dermatitis kept increasing. What once was a localized and passing symptom, was now something that was extending without going away. I had small blisters on my hands, and rashes on the folds of my arms and legs, on my back, and the despair from the unbearable itching in the places where I had the rash.
  • #42 Adriana Iglesias – Nickel Allergy – EAACI Patients
    https://patients.eaaci.org/nickel-allergy/
    Simultaneously with dermatitis, I had other symptoms, such as itchy throat and ears, post-nasal discharge, headache, which I now know are all allergy symptoms, but back at that time unfortunately no one could diagnose me. […] Now I know what I can and cant eat, but also that I should be careful with jewelry and any metal prosthesis. […] Slowly the post-nasal drip, headaches and dermatitis began to disappear. Then I understood that I was on the right road!
  • #43 Nickel Allergy – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557638/
    The overall prognosis for nickel allergy is excellent. […] A nickel allergy rarely causes significant complications unless the offending agent is left to irritate the patient continually or if the patient develops openings in the skin. The skin may become excoriated and broken, leading to an increased risk of infection. The skin breaks and infections can lead to the development of a superimposed infection (cellulitis). Cellulitis can complicate the treatment plan for the patient, and topical corticosteroids may limit the patient’s local immune response to fight the cellulitis. Treatment of the skin infection must be completed along with the removal of the offending agent to allow the skin to heal properly.
  • #44 Nickel Allergy – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557638/
    The overall prognosis for nickel allergy is excellent. […] A nickel allergy rarely causes significant complications unless the offending agent is left to irritate the patient continually or if the patient develops openings in the skin. The skin may become excoriated and broken, leading to an increased risk of infection. The skin breaks and infections can lead to the development of a superimposed infection (cellulitis). Cellulitis can complicate the treatment plan for the patient, and topical corticosteroids may limit the patient’s local immune response to fight the cellulitis. Treatment of the skin infection must be completed along with the removal of the offending agent to allow the skin to heal properly.
  • #45 Nickel (Jewelry) Allergies: Symptoms, Treatments, and Avoid Triggers
    https://www.webmd.com/allergies/nickel-jewelry-allergy
    If left untreated, your skin may become darker, leathery, and cracked. Most likely, the rash is only on the part of your skin in direct contact with the nickel. […] In serious cases, the rash may spread. Sweating can make it worse. […] If your skin becomes infected, it will become warm and redder or filled with pus. Get medical care right away. […] Once a nickel allergy develops, it often lasts your whole life. But there are ways to ease your symptoms. […] For mild symptoms, an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines may help. […] If your skin is cracked or blistered, you should take off any metal jewelry right away and see your doctor for treatment to avoid getting an infection.
  • #46 Nickel Allergy and Autoimmune Disease
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/nickel-allergy-and-autoimmune-disease-5198646
    Nickel allergy can be acquired anytime during your lifetime, unlike some allergies like food allergies that often occur very early in life. […] Nickel allergy may lead to autoimmune disease. […] A 2014 paper suggested that a systemic nickel allergy is a risk factor for developing autoimmune thyroid disease. […] Another study found that people with nickel allergy from oral exposure were especially likely to have an autoimmune disease. […] Nickel allergy is well treated by avoiding nickel contact. […] Whether nickel avoidance affects autoimmune conditions has not been proven. […] Treatments are available for both allergic contact dermatitis due to nickel and autoimmune conditions. […] For nickel allergy, you may benefit from topical corticosteroids like over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% or stronger formulations available by prescription.
  • #47 Nickel allergy – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_allergy
    Ingestion of nickel may cause a systemic reaction, which can result in generalized inflammation of the skin across the body, small blisters in the hands, irritation inside the flexing joints (flexural eczema), and redness and irritation of both buttocks. Systemic contact dermatitis (SCD) is defined as a dermatitis occurring in an epi-cutaneously contact-sensitized person when exposed to haptens systemically such as orally, per rectum, intravesically, transcutaneously, intrauterinely, intravenously, or by inhalation. The pathophysiology of systemic nickel allergy syndrome (SNAS) is not well understood. SNAS presents with an array of symptoms ranging from respiratory to generalized skin rash to gastrointestinal symptoms. The gastrointestinal symptoms may mimic those of irritable bowel syndrome.
  • #48 Nickel allergy – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nickel-allergy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351534
    Your doctor can usually diagnose nickel allergy based on your skin’s appearance, and a recent exposure to items that may contain nickel. […] If you have a nickel allergy, the skin under the nickel patch will be inflamed when the patch is removed or in the days after removal of the patch. […] Once you develop a sensitivity to nickel, you’ll develop a rash (contact dermatitis) whenever you come into contact with the metal. […] It can take months for phototherapy to have an effect on a nickel allergy reaction. […] If these treatments don’t help or the rash worsens, contact your doctor.
  • #49 Nickel allergy – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_allergy
    Three simultaneous conditions must occur to trigger Ni-ACD: Direct skin contact with nickel-releasing item, prolonged skin contact with nickel-releasing item, and a sufficient amount of nickel is released and absorbed into the skin to cause a reaction. The pathophysiology is divided into induction elicitation phases. Induction is the critical phase (immunological event) when skin contact to nickel results in antigen presentation to the T cells, and T cell duplication (cloning) occurs. The determining factor in sensitization is exposure of significant amounts of „free nickel”. […] Nickel allergy is typically diagnosed by patch testing applying a patch with 2.5% (in North America) or 5% (in Europe) nickel sulfate to the upper back and looking for irritation on the skin. SNAS can often mimic IBS and may be more common than is widely appreciated. It therefore should be considered as a differential diagnosis item when a doctor is considering a diagnosis of IBS, and nickel allergy testing is advisable as a means to exclude or confirm SNAS.
  • #50 Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) – Research Article
    https://www.gavinpublishers.com/article/view/systemic-nickel-allergy-syndrome-taking-stock-of-medical-nutrition-therapy-snas-and-nutrition
    However, some authors suggest that symptoms such as headache, dizziness, chronic fatigue, cough, and dyspnea, frequently attributed by patients to Nickel ingestion, may not be due to SNAS, since no Nickel Oral Challenge (NOC) induction was done. […] Diagnosis and Treatment of SNAS. […] Gold standard for SNAS diagnosis is based on an Oral Provocation Test (OPT), called also Nickel “Oral Challenge” (NOC) that can be performed only after 4-6 weeks of a Nickel-free diet. […] Nickel OPT is considered positive if cutaneous systemic symptoms occur with or without gastrointestinal symptoms as bloating and diarrhea and/or typical cutaneous manifestations as flare-up reactions in patch test sites, itching or generalized erythema. […] As far as “Nickel Free diet” (N-F diet) concerns, the practical limitation is that there’s no standard dietetic protocol universally accepted and recommended.
  • #51 Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS) – Research Article
    https://www.gavinpublishers.com/article/view/systemic-nickel-allergy-syndrome-taking-stock-of-medical-nutrition-therapy-snas-and-nutrition
    However, some authors suggest that symptoms such as headache, dizziness, chronic fatigue, cough, and dyspnea, frequently attributed by patients to Nickel ingestion, may not be due to SNAS, since no Nickel Oral Challenge (NOC) induction was done. […] Diagnosis and Treatment of SNAS. […] Gold standard for SNAS diagnosis is based on an Oral Provocation Test (OPT), called also Nickel “Oral Challenge” (NOC) that can be performed only after 4-6 weeks of a Nickel-free diet. […] Nickel OPT is considered positive if cutaneous systemic symptoms occur with or without gastrointestinal symptoms as bloating and diarrhea and/or typical cutaneous manifestations as flare-up reactions in patch test sites, itching or generalized erythema. […] As far as “Nickel Free diet” (N-F diet) concerns, the practical limitation is that there’s no standard dietetic protocol universally accepted and recommended.
  • #52 The Truth about Nickel Allergies
    https://corpuschristiallergy.com/the-truth-about-nickel-allergies/
    An allergist can perform a skin patch test to ensure you are correctly diagnosed. You’ll have tiny amounts of nickel and other potential allergens placed on your back, where they will stay for 48-72 hours. The doctor will then examine each area for redness or irritation, which can indicate an allergy. […] With an expert allergist in your corner, a sound strategy in place, and a determination to minimize nickel exposure, consider yourself prepared to kick itchy nickel rashes to the curb for good.