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Cobalt allergy

Cobalt allergy: Introduction

Cobalt allergy: Cobalt chloride allergy usually refers to an allergic response to cobalt which is found in things such as belt buckles, buttons, zips and wet cement. Symptoms usually occur when the article comes into contact with the skin and hence usually results in skin symptoms. Exposure to cobalt can also occur in an occupational setting. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cobalt allergy is available below.

Symptoms of Cobalt allergy

• Localized skin itching
• Localized skin redness
• Localized skin blistering
• Localized skin swelling
• Localized skin rash
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Treatments for Cobalt allergy

• Avoid coming into direct contact with products made of cobalt. Symptoms may be alleviated with topical steroids, antibiotics (for secondary infections) and moisturizing creams. Preventative measures may also include spray shields which can form a barrier between the skin and the jewellery or other item
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Cobalt allergy?

• Misdiagnosis of Cobalt allergy
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• Undiagnosed: Cobalt allergy

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Cobalt allergy: Complications

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• Secondary infection (type of Opportunistic infections)
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Causes of Cobalt allergy

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Cobalt allergy: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Cobalt allergy

Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases are difficult to diagnose. Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or lung cancer often fail to be diagnosed...read more »

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Cobalt allergy: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Allergy Specialists:
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  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (Child Allergies & Immune Diseases)
• Immune-Related Disease Specialists (Immunology):
  • Immunopathology
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
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  • Pediatric Pulmonology (Child Lung Health)
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Cobalt allergy: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Cobalt allergy

Medical research articles related to Cobalt allergy include:

• Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans (Overview)
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Cobalt allergy: Broader Related Topics

• Allergy-like conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Metal exposure-related conditions
• more types...»

Types of Cobalt allergy

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