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Contact sensitisation to mercury as a type IV reaction. Relevance especially in dentistry (amalgam fillings).
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Allergic contact dermatitis, usually in the area of the mouth or perioral.
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Epicutaneous test: 0.1% sublimate; 5% mercury precipitate as ointment. Cave! possible interactions with aluminium patches.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Restoration of amalgam fillings by the dentist with mercury-free material.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Becker D, Dickel H, Geier J, John SM, Leesmann H, Mahler V, Rogosky E, Skudlik C, Wagner E, Weisshaar E, Diepgen TL, for the working group "Evaluation of allergens at BK 5101" of the Working Group for Occupational and Environmental Dermatology in the German Dermatological Society (2008) MdE-evaluation for mercury(II)-amide chloride. Evaluation of the reduction in earning capacity for mercury(II) amide chloride]. Dermatol Occupation Environment 56: 63-65
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