- Danielle T Greenblatt, dermatology SpR1,
- David J Gawkrodger, consultant dermatologist2,
- Ian R White, consultant dermatologist1
- 1St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London SE1 7EH, UK
- 2Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK
- daniellegreenblatt{at}doctors.org.uk
The Treasury is introducing Royal Mint nickel plated (aRMour) coins to cut costs. However, consideration must be given to the potential costs to health from skin disease related to nickel exposure (allergic contact dermatitis and hand dermatitis); financial implications to the NHS for clinical management of affected people; and other taxpayer costs (inability to work because of hand dermatitis related to nickel allergy). Considerable evidence supports these concerns,1 2 3 4 5 which have …
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