Nickel & work environment
The deposit of nickel on the skin is examined by handling objects that release nickel in the working for example tools. The study was conducted by "acid wipe sampling method", a method developed in Stockholm, where the nickel content of the skin's outer layers are collected by wiping the skin with a weak solution of acid. This method has no side effects.
The measurement can provide a basis for assessing exposure to nickel via the work environment and the risks involved.
The research is carried out by senior researcher, MD, PhD Jacob P. Thyssen from the National Allergy Research Centre in collaboration with the Institute for Miljömedicin, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm.
Filaggrin mutations & nickel allergy
New studies suggest that defective proteins in the skin may influence the development of allergy to nickel.
A PhD study (initiated in 2010) will study this association further in order to identify particularly vulnerable groups that may require special protection or information.
The nickel legislation has been effective in reducing the number of people with nickel allergy. The study will also examine whether the legislation affects individuals who already have developed nickel allergy by reducing the degree of allergy. This study includes an inventory of persons who have been tested for nickel allergy at Gentofte Hospital over the past 20 years.
The research is carried out by MSc, PhD-fellow Katrine Ross-Hansen from the National Allergy Research Centre.
