Nickel and the skin : absorption, immunology, epidemiology, and metallurgy /: absorption, immunology, epidemiology, and metallurgy. (2002)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Jurij J. Hostynek and Howard I. Maibach.
• Other Names: Hostýnek, Jurij J; Maibach, Howard I (Howard Ira)
• Contents: Ch. 1. Aspects of nickel allergy : epidemiology, etiology, immune reactions, prevention, and therapy / Jurij J. Hostýnek -- ch. 2. Nickel allergic hypersensitivity : prevalence and incidence by country, gender, age, and occupation / Jurij J. Hostýnek, Katherine E. Reagan, and Howard I. Maibach -- ch. 3. Oxidative properties of the skin : a determinant for nickel diffusion / Jurij J. Hostýnek, Katherine E. Reagan, and Howard I. Maibach -- ch. 4. Release of nickel ion from the metal and its alloys as cause of nickel allergy / Jurij J. Hostýnek, Katherine E. Reagan, and Howard I. Maibach -- ch. 5. Skin absorption of nickel and methods to quantify penetration / Jurij J. Hostýnek, Katherine E. Reagan, and Howard I. Maibach -- ch. 6. Diagnostic testing for nickel allergic hypersensitivity : patch testing versus lymphocyte transformation test / Jurij J. Hostýnek, Katherine E. Reagan, and Howard I. Maibach -- ch. 7. Orally induced tolerance to nickel : the role of oral exposure (orthodontic devices) in preventing sensitization / Jurij J. Hostýnek, Katherine E. Reagan, and Howard I. Maibach -- ch. 8. Biochemical aspects of nickel hypersensitivity : factors determining allergenic action / Baldassarré Santucci, Emanuela Camera, and Mauro Picardo -- ch. 9. Nickel metal and alloys / G. Norman Flint and C. Peter Cutler.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Extent: 1 online resource (249 pages), ill
• Subjects: 616.97/3; Contact dermatitis; Nickel -- Toxicology; Nickel -- Immunology; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact -- etiology; Nickel -- adverse effects; Nickel -- immunology; Contact dermatitis; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact -- etiology; Nickel -- adverse effects; Nickel -- Immunology; Nickel -- Toxicology; Nickel -- Effets physiologiques; Eczéma de contact; MEDICAL -- Immunology; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Allergies; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Immune System; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1420040987; 9781420040982
• Related ISBNs: 0849310725
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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