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Nickel reactivity and filaggrin null mutations--evaluation of the filaggrin bypass theory in a general population.
Contact dermatitis - 1 Jan 2011
Ross-Hansen Katrine, Menné Torkil, Johansen Jeanne D, Carlsen Berit C, Linneberg Allan, Nielsen Niels H, Stender Steen, Meldgaard Michael, Szecsi Pal B, Thyssen Jacob P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: It was recently shown that filaggrin null mutation carrier status was associated with nickel allergy and self-reported intolerance to costume jewellery. Because of the biochemical characteristics of filaggrin, it may show nickel barrier properties in the stratum corneum. OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether subjects with filaggrin null mutations report nickel dermatitis at an earlier age than wild-type...
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