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A female asked:

I am suffering from unbearable itching.also skin started to bleeding. i consult a doctor he told me that you are having nickel dermatitis. i am female?

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Dr. Philip Miller
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Dermatologist: I assume you were treated by your dermatologist. If not call for Rx.; otherwise follow instructions. Nickel dermatitis can be caused by costume jewelry and is usually quite easily treated. That fact that you are female has nothing to do with it.
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