Nickel Allergy

[migtig]

I'm allergic to nickel as well. The guy who made my rings did a protective coat on it and it lasts a few years. You can't tell it's got anything on it. I also take off my rings almost as soon as I walk in the door when I get home. I once fell asleep in my rings and my finger was flame broiled looking the next day.

So my advice, go to a jeweler and get a protective coat placed on it. Not that expensive and really worth it, and don't wear your rings except when you go out.

[Nickel]

Originally Posted by migtig

So my advice, go to a jeweler and get a protective coat placed on it. Not that expensive and really worth it, and don't wear your rings except when you go out.

I think I'll do that. I don't want to fool with the nail polish thing because I have small baguettes in the wedding band and don't want to gunk them all up.

[migtig]

Originally Posted by Nickel

I think I'll do that. I don't want to fool with the nail polish thing because I have small baguettes in the wedding band and don't want to gunk them all up.

I wouldn't want to use nail polish on my ring either.

However, I have used it on the backs of watches before. From this point on, since you've developed the allergy, you'll need to exercise caution with all your jewelry.

I have a stainless steel watch back, and my jewelry is either sterling silver or clearly marked as hypo allergenic when I buy it (however, that's not always true as I have had reactions at times to that).

Go through your jewelry box and toss all your "junk" jewelry. Especially the earrings.

[Nickel]

Originally Posted by migtig

I wouldn't want to use nail polish on my ring either.

However, I have used it on the backs of watches before. From this point on, since you've developed the allergy, you'll need to exercise caution with all your jewelry.

I have a stainless steel watch back, and my jewelry is either sterling silver or clearly marked as hypo allergenic when I buy it (however, that's not always true as I have had reactions at times to that).

Go through your jewelry box and toss all your "junk" jewelry. Especially the earrings.

Aside from the rings I usually don't wear jewelry. My watch is stainless, but I rarely wear it. Now that I think of it - most earrings make my ears itch, which is why I never wear them. Funny.

[Nickel]

Originally Posted by kwillia

I've got it... it doesn't go away.

Originally Posted by tyky

I have the same allergy!

Originally Posted by migtig

I'm allergic to nickel as well.

Do you ladies have reactions to the rivets on your jeans?

[Suz (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Nickel

Do you ladies have reactions to the rivets on your jeans?

How about the hooks on your bra's?? I'm serious! I have the nickel allergy AND psoriasis. One aggravates the other...........

[sanchezf (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Nickel

Do you ladies have reactions to the rivets on your jeans?

My niece does, she never wears jeans because of it and if for somereason has to we have to place a band aid in all spots the will rub he skin.

[Nickel]

Originally Posted by Suz

How about the hooks on your bra's?? I'm serious! I have the nickel allergy AND psoriasis. One aggravates the other...........

Nope, just the rings. I don't think the hooks on my bras actually touch my skin. There's that little fabric flap that separates the hooks from the skin. Like I said though, this is just as of yesterday.

[Nickel]

Originally Posted by sanchezf

My niece does, she never wears jeans because of it and if for somereason has to we have to place a band aid in all spots the will rub he skin.

I read online that you can buy those bella bands and wear them between your jeans and your skin to prevent contact. I could never give up my jeans.

[pixiegirl]

Hopefully it's not an allergy and just some funk got caught underneath and caused a reaction. I've had that happen before and it cleared up after a few days. I have a sensativity to certain metals but I wouldn't say an allergy. I can ONLY wear gold or silver earrings, others make my ears itch and inflammed. I wear white gold rings without issue. Have you cleaned, cooked or had your hands in something recently with your rings on?