Nickel and the Skin

Maibach/, Howard I.; Menne/, Torkil

Chemistry, Analysis, and Monitoring. Human Nickel Exposure and Chemobiokinetics. Carcinogenicity. Nickel Al-loys and Coatings: Release of Nickel. Recent Advances in Im-munology of Nickel. Nickel: Animal Sensitization Assays. Nickel: Human Sensitization Assays. In Vitro Testing in Nickel Con-tact Hypersensitivity. Clinical Concepts in Nickel Testing. Genetic Aspects of Nickel Sensitization. Epidemiology of Nickel Dermatitis. Occupational Nickel Dermatitis. Nickel Allergy and Hand Eczema. Nickel Dermatitis: Its Relationship to Food and Experimental Oral Challenge. Nickel Allergy and Drug Interaction. Nickel Allergy and Orthopedic Prostheses. Nickel Allergy and Dental Treatment Pro-cedures. Social and Demographic Aspects of Nickel Contact Al-lergy. Nickel Dermatitis: A Preventable Health Problem. Index.