What to do if jewelry causes allergies
- Jewelry cause allergies? We will tell you how to find a way out of this unpleasant situation.
Allergies to cosmetics and medications are clearly talked about more often than about the individual reaction of the body to jewelry. Moreover, not all owners of this disease know about it. Itching that appeared after earrings or rings is often not even noticed – of course, if it is not too pronounced.
How to recognize an allergy to jewelry?
The main sign – symptoms like a rash, itching or redness appear immediately after you try on the jewelry. If you experience flare-ups of dermatitis or other skin conditions, you may not notice them. Try to monitor how your skin reacts to your favorite jewelry – perhaps you are sinning in vain on antibacterial soap or a new hand cream.
Metal jewelry causes allergies, which can be life-threatening. Contact dermatitis is not the only manifestation of hypersensitivity of the epidermis. If you ignore the alarming symptoms, then everything will end with an increase in temperature.
Metals are provocateurs
“I am allergic to gold/silver" is a fundamentally wrong position. Precious metals are not capable of causing it: the materials that are added to the jewelry alloy are to blame. Nickel is the most common culprit in this reaction. It can be found in 90% of jewelry with gold and silver. Pests also include:
- Chrome and cobalt. They are added to the composition of enamel and coatings for shine.
- Lead. It can be found in cheap Chinese jewelry.
- Copper. This metal is also suitable for saving on silver or gold in production.
Jewelry causes allergies: what to do about it?
On the net you can find very strange life hacks to prevent dermatitis and other symptoms. For example, the author of one of them suggests covering the clasp of an earring with clear nail polish. Such experiments are not safe for health, so it is easier to choose the right jewelry.
Modern jewelers actively use hypoallergenic materials. The most popular are titanium and surgical steel. They also have an antimicrobial effect, suppress inflammation of the skin at the points of contact with it. We advise owners of sensitive epidermis to pay attention to accessories that are made with the addition of rhodium and "medical gold" (a special alloy with zinc). They are resistant to corrosion, and therefore jewelry will serve you for a long time.