Question 1

can you be allergic to earrings?

Accepted Answer

As a concept?: Fashion aside, yes you can be allergic to some of the less expensive metals used. Look for posts made from surgical/stainless steel, silver or gold. Avoid nickel, as the most common cheaper metal used that is notorious for allergy / sensitivity reactions.

Question 2

would i always be allergic to sterling silver earrings?

Accepted Answer

Not the silver: rather the alloy, unfortunately pure silver jewelry isn't available,  expensive and difficult to hold its shape, needs to be harnessed by other metals in an alloy, if you are allergic to a certain type, you might want to look for a more purified form, if still allergic, you need to avoid exposure, no way around it

Question 3

how do i stop being allergic to earrings!?

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Earrings: Depending on the metal in your earrings, you may have developed a contact allergy to it, most likely nickel, but also sometimes gold. Have a patch test with a dermatologist or allergist and find out what you are allergic to and then choose your earrings accordingly.

Question 4

can you tell me if i am allergic to fake earrings?

Accepted Answer

Very likely: These often contain nickel, and many people get sensitized to it.

Question 5

if allergic to metal can i use  bacitracin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bacitracin is in no way related to metals.

Question 6

which metals do not cause allergic reactions?

Accepted Answer

Fine metals: Most fine metals used in expensive jewelry (like pure gold, platinum, & titanium) do not cause contact allergies. The metals most likely involved are nickel, cobalt, and chromate which are often mixed with other metals. They are also found in insecticides, dyes/inks/paints, construction materials like cement, & leather tanning products. Patch testing can help identify dermatitis due to allergy.

Question 7

in my late 30'suddenly.allergic to metal.in my skin?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: Contact allergic dermatitis can occur at any age with nickel allergy being most common.

Question 8

what metals in jewelry are people usually allergic to?

Accepted Answer

Metal allergy: The most common metals associated with contact dermatitis allergy are nickel, cobalt, gold sodium thiosulphate.  The T.R.U.E. Test can help clarify if these metals are implicated with the contact allergy associated with rash.  Here is a link for more information on the T.R.U.E. Test:  http://www.smartpractice.com/Apps/WebObjects/SmartPractice.woa/wa/content?f=product-truetest.html&amp;m=SPA

Question 9

is it possible to be allergic to stainless steel earrings?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nickel or chromium are metals that are often "mixed" with stainless steel to give it more durability, or shine, or strength.  Thus, if one is allergic to nickel or chromium, they can have a reaction to stainless steel earrings.

Question 10

my child is allergic to metal. what precautions should itake?

Accepted Answer

Metal Allergy: The most common metal allergy is nickel. Usually this is suspected when your metal objects such as a front button or jewelry which contain nickel are exposed to the skin and cause an eczematous type of rash.  This can be confirmed by patch testing with your physician.

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