Nickel scabies

Nickel scabies is an occupational dermatosis that occurs in workers who regularly come into contact with nickel compounds. It is characterized by the appearance of itchy rashes on the hands, forearms and other parts of the body, which can be either papules over the hair follicles or pustules. In addition, erythema and swelling may occur on the skin.

The causes of nickel scabies are nickel compounds that enter the skin through contact with work materials such as paints, varnishes and other chemicals. These compounds can cause skin irritation and inflammation, leading to breakouts.

Treatment for nickel scabies includes topical corticosteroid creams and ointments and antihistamines to reduce itching. You may also need to use antibiotics to treat infections caused by bacteria.

To prevent nickel scabies, you must take precautions when working with chemicals, use protective gloves and clothing, and regularly wash your hands and skin after contact with nickel.

Overall, nickel scabies is a serious occupational disease that can lead to serious health consequences. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures for its prevention and treatment in order to avoid possible complications.

Nickel scabies (Nickel dermatitis) is an occupational dermatitis that occurs in workers who are constantly in contact with complex compositions based on nickel salts. It is characterized by the appearance of papular lesions on the forearm and hands, less often in the face and body. The disease may also be accompanied by severe itching.

Nickel scabies is a little-known pathology for many non-medical specialists. The signs and manifestations of this disease may be quite similar to the manifestations of some other skin pathologies, such as an allergic reaction, contact dermatitis or pityriasis versicolor. This should be remembered when prescribing therapy and treating patients associated with this pathology.

The pathogenesis of nickel scabies is based on the processes of decay of waste products of microorganisms that have penetrated the epidermal layer. The result is small defects in the epidermis (up to three millimeters), which may suggest a fungal infection, or various types of microscopic signs, but these signs disappear after a certain time without treatment. And only then papules begin to appear on the skin, associated with the constant chemicals of the work process. Also, if certain conditions are met, there may be itching, skin hyperemia, swelling, and symptoms of lichen planus.