The most common type of allergy to metal is a contact allergy.
Epidemiologic evidence on contact allergy (CA) largely relies on clinical studies.
Dudeck, A. et al. Mast cells are key promoters of contact allergy that mediate the adjuvant effects of haptens.
More common is a Type IV, contact allergy -- not "life-threatening," Dr. Mikhail said, though it can cause "horrible eczema".
Contact Allergy to Cardiac Devices: A Retrospective Study.
Contact allergy can be linked relatively easily to the application of certain PCPs containing sensitizers.
People suffering from contact allergy to cosmetic ingredients can also find help in medical allergy centers.
Approximately 6% of the general population suffers from contact allergy due to exposures to PCPs [21].
"Contact allergy to this permitted preservative is now of epidemic proportions".
In Germany, around 2-42-4% the German population suffer from contact allergy to the fragrance mix 1 [16].
The numbers of patients with contact allergy and other negative health effects caused by ingredients of cosmetic ingredients are high.
