The metal, nickel, can cause inflammation (erythema), rash, and
itching. Nickel dermatitis is relatively common, and can be seen on
the wrist from the stainless backs of watches, on the earlobes from
nickel plated earrings, or elsewhere on the body from snaps. This
person was in contact with something made of nickel or containing
nickel salts.
Review Date: 11/01/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
