Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Jun 2008
Nickel release from earrings purchased in the United States: the San Francisco earring study.
Nickel sensitization is frequent among US patients with dermatitis and in the general population. In Europe, decreasing prevalences of nickel sensitization are observed as a result of the European Union Nickel Directive. However, no directive exists in the United States. ⋯ Nickel exposure from inexpensive earrings is frequent in the United States. A regulatory governmental intervention may be warranted.