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Can a metal allergy test be used in determining what type of earrings or jewelry one can wear?
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Yes: You can get a patch test by an allergist that can determine if you're allergic to different things. The most common is a nickel allergy. It can easily be diagnosed by just your history and skin reaction to the offending agent.
Answered 10/18/2016
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