M100 hermes itch: mercury related systemic contact dermatitis

This case vignette describes systemic contact dermatitis resulting from dental amalgam inducing a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to mercury. It emphasizes the need for combination of patch and lymphocyte transformation tests for elusive etiologies for persistent symptoms of contact dermatitis.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Source Type: research