Mercury allergyL23.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 11.07.2024

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Contact sensitization to mercury as a type IV reaction. Particularly relevant in dentistry (amalgam fillings). See also Mercury in dermatology and dentistry.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Allergic contact dermatitis, usually in the area of the mouth or perioral.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Epicutaneous test: 0.1% sublimate; 5% mercury precipitate as ointment. Cave! possible interactions with aluminium patches.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Restoration of amalgam fillings by the dentist with mercury-free material.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. 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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Last updated on: 11.07.2024

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer