Nickel interaction with HLA antigens on the surface of antigen-presenting cells is one mechanism of T-cell activation. A number of studies comparing the frequency of HLA antigens in patients with ...

Nickel allergy is a common form of contact dermatitis, which is an inflammatory skin condition triggered by direct contact with nickel-containing materials. This allergy is particularly prevalent ...

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...

Commonly the allergen in contact allergy is nickel, perfume or preservatives,” says Dr Laftah. “Irritant dermatitis is very ...

Q. What causes rashes? A. The most common cause of a rash is contact dermatitis, an inflammation of the skin that comes from direct contact with irritants or allergens. A red, itchy rash from ...

Nickel, a common metal in jewellery, is a frequent trigger for allergic contact dermatitis, a condition that causes redness, swelling and itching. According to Blake Asaad, founder of GOODSTONE ...

In particular, allergy to nickel in females is reported to vary from 9-20% and is ranked within the top three causes of allergic dermatitis (symptoms can include dryness, redness, itching ...

Studies evaluating the role of genetics in ACD from nickel have yielded conflicting results and are limited by small sample size, poor matching techniques, selection bias, and open study designs.

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal ...