Jewelry Allergies

A nickel allergy can occur right after the first exposure or after prolonged exposure. Nickel is a metal found in many everyday items and it’s one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis. People suffering from a nickel allergy may have to avoid items such as earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, suspender clips, hairpins, coins, pens, utensils, and tools that contain this metal. On this forum, you can talk about different solutions for treating nickel allergies like corticosteroids, moisturizing creams, wet compresses and antihistamines.