People suffering from allergic contact dermatitis(ACD) caused by nickel can finally breathe a sigh of relief! A specific product has appeared on the pharmaceutical and cosmetic market, whose preliminary studies on its effectiveness in neutralising the symptoms of ACD may give cause for real optimism. Additionally, for all of us Poles, it may be a reason to be proud - the preparation patented by the Polish Academy of Sciences may contribute to improving the quality of life of many millions of people worldwide. How did this discovery come about?