Prominent pruritic periumbilical papules: allergic contact dermatitis to nickel

Pediatr Dermatol. 2002 Mar-Apr;19(2):106-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2002.00046.x.

Abstract

We report a case series of 38 children with suspected allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to nickel who presented with prominent subumbilical and periumbilical papules and a generalized, lichenoid papular dermatitis resembling an id reaction. We speculated that this was an ACD to nickel and performed patch tests in 9 (24%) of these patients. All 9 (100%) patients had positive patch test results for nickel, thus confirming the diagnosis.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Nickel / adverse effects*
  • Skin Tests

Substances

  • Nickel