Acute onset of generalized pruritic rash in a toddler. Diagnosis: systemic allergic (contact) dermatitis to nickel from ingestion of metal coins

Pediatr Dermatol. 2011 Jan-Feb;28(1):53-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2010.01367.x.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / drug therapy
  • Exanthema / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Nickel / adverse effects*
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Pruritus / diagnosis*
  • Pyloric Antrum / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Nickel
  • Prednisone
  • Methylprednisolone