Do you suffer from itching or a rash under that nice ring you recently picked up? Chances are you are allergic to nickel.
How do you know if you are allergic to nickel?
Do you get a rash if your skin has been in contact with nickel for a long time? Then you are almost certain that you are allergic to nickel. The rash is often accompanied by itching or sometimes even flakes or eczema.
What does nickel contain?
You can get a rash from jewelry with nickel. Even if your keys are in your pocket, you can have an allergic reaction to the skin under your pants. Nickel is also used in door knobs, belt buckles, the button of your jeans, closures of bags, metal chairs, batteries, silver coins, scissors…
What to do if you have a nickel allergy?
Unfortunately there is little that can be done about it. Avoid contact with nickel as much as possible. This involves prolonged contact with the skin. Especially in combination with, for example, water, soap or sweat, an allergic reaction occurs more quickly. Fortunately, briefly touching a door handle or coins does not cause any problems for most people.
Nickel in food Some foods also contain nickel. This only produces an allergic reaction in a small group of people with a nickel allergy. Do you suffer from nickel in food? Read the advice of the Nutrition Center.
