Increased Rates of Gold and Acrylate Allergy in Individuals with Fibromyalgia Tested with an Extended Dental Patch Test Series

In conclusion, individuals with fibromyalgia may have a propensity to sensitization to gold, either via an increased exposure or an alteration in the oral environment. Gold is also implicated in systemic contact dermatitis and may be a factor in elicitation of symptoms in individuals with fibromyalgia. Acrylate allergy is also common in the fibromyalgia population and may be a consequence of occupational exposure or dental treatment.PMID:38078690 | DOI:10.2340/actadv.v103.22336

Source: Acta Dermato-Venereologica - December 11, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Katharine Hopkins Annarita Antelmi Jakob Dahlin Karin Olsson Cecilia Svedman Jacqueline Åstrand Magnus Bruze Source Type: research