Can a metal allergy cause dermatitis?

Metal allergy may result in allergic contact dermatitis and also SCD. Systemic reactions, such as hand dermatitis or generalized eczematous reactions, can occur due to dietary nickel or cobalt ingestion. Zinc-containing dental fillings can induce oral lichen planus, palmoplantar pustulosis, and maculopapular rash.

What metals can cause dermatitis?

Metals such as nickel, cobalt, chromium, and zinc are ubiquitous in our environment. Metal allergy may result in allergic contact dermatitis and also SCD. Systemic reactions, such as hand dermatitis or generalized eczematous reactions, can occur due to dietary nickel or cobalt ingestion.

What metals cause eczema?

Metals including nickel, chromium, cobalt chloride, copper and gold are common triggers for eczema, particularly contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis happens when the skin becomes irritated or inflamed after coming into contact with a substance that triggers an allergic reaction.

Can aluminium sunscreen cause allergic contact dermatitis in children?

Only one child (6%) had a positive skin reaction during ROAT on day 2 to the sunscreen with aluminium. None reacted to the sunscreen without aluminium. Conclusions: Use of aluminium-containing sunscreens may on a case basis lead to allergic contact dermatitis in aluminium allergic children.

What are the most common causes of airborne allergic dermatitis?

It is most commonly caused by contact allergy (54%) (direct contact 44% or airborne contact 10.2%), irritant contact dermatitis (CD) (9.1%) and atopic dermatitis (25%) (1). Metals are reported among the main causes of airborne allergic CD, in particular in occupational settings (2).

What is contact dermatitis?

Contact dermatitis happens when the skin becomes irritated or inflamed after coming into contact with a substance that triggers an allergic reaction. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology estimates up to 20% of people experience contact dermatitis. 1