The increasingly popular trend of body piercing has led to an increase in allergic reactions to nickel. The most common symtom of a nickel allery is symptom of a nickel allery is contact dermatitis. This may manifest in various degrees ranging from minor itching and redness of the skin to the site of contact. Dermatology nurses play a pivotal role in pre and postoperative assessments, thorough skin important, patient education related to sources of nickel and complications resulting from long-term exposures.

Download full-text PDF

Source

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

nickel allery
8
nickel
5
nickel allergies
4
allergies implications
4
implications practice
4
practice increasingly
4
increasingly popular
4
popular trend
4
trend body
4
body piercing
4

Similar Publications

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!