Pustular Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by Occult Nickel Exposure From Pain Relief Pads

Contact Dermatitis. 2026 Jun;94(6):703-705. doi: 10.1111/cod.70130. Epub 2026 Mar 5.

Authors

Ella Dendooven¹, Katrien Goos¹, Olivier Aerts¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Antwerp (UZA) and Research Group Immunology, INFLA-MED Centre of Excellence, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.

PMID: 41784161
DOI: 10.1111/cod.70130

No abstract available

Keywords: allergic contact dermatitis; aluminium; case report; iron; medical device; metals; nickel; pain relief pads; patch testing; pustular.

Publication types

Case Reports