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Contact sensitization to mercury as a type IV reaction. Particularly relevant in dentistry (amalgam fillings). See also Mercury in dermatology and dentistry.
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Allergic contact dermatitis, usually in the area of the mouth or perioral.
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Epicutaneous test: 0.1% sublimate; 5% mercury precipitate as ointment. Cave! possible interactions with aluminium patches.
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Restoration of amalgam fillings by the dentist with mercury-free material.
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- Becker D et al. (2008) for the working group "Evaluation of allergens in BK 5101" of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Berufs- und Umweltdermatologie in der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft (2008) MdE-Bewertung für Quecksilber(II)-amidchlorid. Evaluation of the reduction in earning capacity for mercury(II) amide chloride. Dermatol Occupation Environment 56: 63-65
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