nickel dermatitis

nick·el der·ma·ti·tis

allergic dermatitis due to contact with, or in some cases ingestion of, nickel or other metals containing nickel (for example, stainless steel).

nickel dermatitis

A severe allergic eczema caused by direct contact of the skin with the metal nickel. With the decline in nickel plating of articles such as watch straps, underwear fastenings and spectacle frames, the condition has become rare.