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It is allergy to nickel. No one knows the reasons (just like some people are very allergic to bee sting, and can die, while others are unaffected).
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∙ 12y agoThe cause is unknown, but it may be genetic.
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Can I be allergic to a specific type of earring material?
Yes, some people are allergic to different metals. There are alternatives, like people that are allergic to nickel have the option to buy nickel-free earrings.
If allergic to nickel plating will you be allergic to rhodium plating?
It is most likely that you won't be. I am allergic to nickel. In high school I ordered a class ring with rhodium plating and could wear it without any problem.
Is there nickel in black tattoo ink?
No. There is no nickel in black ink. There is a concentration of iron in red ink. The majority of people that are allergic to any ink are the ones that are allergic to iron.
What does 14kw mean on gold ring?
14KW means nickel is used in the gold. It is a less expensive way to make gold jewelry. The downside is nickel will corrode over time and that some people are allergic to it.
When people are allergic to the metal nickel is it actually that or could it be other elements within the nickel metal?
Pure nickel metal does not contain any other elements, but in practice some mixture called "nickel" because that is its predominant constituent could cause allergic reaction to one of its other constituents.
Can you be allergic to the metal in your engagement ring?
Yes, people frequently become allergic to nickel and chromium (though you are unlikely to become allergic to gold or platinum). To check this it is possible to have an allergy test.
What does it mean when your purity ring burns you?
A:Your purity ring probably contains a high proportion of cheaper metals such as nickel, which is known to cause allergic reactions in some people.
Can you get a tattoo if you have a nickel allergy?
I am very allergic to nickel, and I have 3 tattoos. I had no problems with them. Go to a reliable, certified shop. Ask your artist about their ink, and what the ingredients are.
If you are allergic to cockroaches than are you allergic to lobsters?
You can be allergic to both but being allergic to one does not mean you will be allergic to the other.
You want to wear your jewelry but am allergic to it?
You can coat the backs of the jewelry with clear nail polish, that does help somewhat, you still need to limit the time that you wear the jewelry though... Find out what you are allergic to, is it the gold or the nickel, sometimes if its gold you can get 10 K gold instead of higher values and that helps... If its the nickel then you would need to get the nickel free jewelry...
Nickel size bump by ear lobe by side burns?
You are allergic to nickel. You can only wear 14 or 18 carat gold. The lump can only be removed by surgery.
Is surgical steel the same quality as titanium for naval piercings?
Surgical Steel is fine for surgery. It contains Nickel. Many people are allergic to nickel. Still, for as short a period of time as it will be used, it should not cause any problems. People are not allergic to Titanium. It is safer to leave in your body.
