Systemic pigmented contact dermatitis to cobalt following ingestion of cobalamin supplement

Abstract

Abstract Systemic contact dermatitis (SCD) is a condition occurring in previously sensitized individuals after systemic re‐exposure to the same or cross‐reacting substance. Pigmented systemic contact dermatitis after intake of cobalt containing diet has never been reported.

Keywords

• cobalt
• food supplement
• metals
• pigmented contact dermatitis
• systemic contact dermatitis