Hello doctor, I have been sensitized to nickel from a scalp adhesive for hair replacement. The bond had nickel sulfate. I did this for 10 years. I developed dermatitis or eczema in my brows and eyelids, etc. I have realized since I have decreased my dietary nickel intake and stopped the bonding, my eczema has greatly improved but if I do eat foods high in nickel I get hit. Even two years after I have stopped the hair bonding. Is it possible to de-sensitize myself to nickel? This is a self diagnosis.
Hi. I have gone through your case. Well, desensitization is a process in which we gradually expose a patient to an allergen until a patient develops a tolerance for it. Till date, it is being considered as a therapy for many conditions such as penicillin sensitivity or rhinitis and in eczema (diagnostic purpose). But specifically for nickel, no studies have been proven for it. Means there is no specific protocol of administration. Nickel is found in many many objects and even when patient develop nickel dermatitis there are cross-reactivities with others products too. In short, desensitization is done for few specific conditions with strict protocols. For more information consult a dermatologist online -->