Nickel Allergy in Children and Adolescents: Between Myth and Reality

Authors

  • M. Gola Allergological and Pediatric Dermatological Unit University of Florence and Azienda USL Toscana Centro Florence Italy; G. Marconi University Rome Italy
  • M. Magliulo Allergological and Pediatric Dermatological Unit University of Florence and Azienda USL Toscana Centro Florence Italy

Keywords:

Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Nickel sensitization, Nickel allergy, Patch test, Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome

Abstract

Nickel is a ubiquitous allergen found in many everyday objects. Hypersensitivity
to nickel is the leading cause of allergic contact dermatitis in all ages,
including pediatrics. Sensitization often begins in childhood and puberty, peaking
between the ages of 12 and 20. Ear and body piercing have consistently
been identified as the most significant risk factor for nickel sensitization in
young people. The authors illustrate the main legislative regulations governing
the presence of nickel in many manufactured products and cosmetics.

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Author Biography

M. Gola, Allergological and Pediatric Dermatological Unit University of Florence and Azienda USL Toscana Centro Florence Italy; G. Marconi University Rome Italy

Corresponding author:

Prof. Massimo Gola,

Allergological and Pediatric Dermatological Unit, University of Florence and Azienda USL Toscana Centro,

Florence, Italy;

G. Marconi University, Rome, Italy

tel: +39.336684586

e-mail:massimo.gola@uslcentro.toscana.it

Published

2026-01-14

How to Cite

Gola, M., & Magliulo, M. (2026). Nickel Allergy in Children and Adolescents: Between Myth and Reality. International Journal of Pediatric Dermatology, 2(3), 99–102. Retrieved from https://scientificeditorial.com/index.php/IJPD/article/view/Nickel-Allergy-in-Children-and-Adolescents-Between-Myth-and-Real

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Pediatric Dermatology. Special Issue

Section

REVIEW
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