Allergies

I've had a few piercings done, all of them with surgical steel, including my tongue, lip, and belly button (twice) and each piercing got infected due to my allergy to surgical steel. If you think you might be, don't keep the ring in. My most recent piercing, getting my belly button done for the second time, was a huge mistake. My body rejected the surgical steel and ate away the top layer of skin that holds the piercing in place, so my piercing now looks as if it had been ripped out.

...not to scare anyone or anything.

The same thing happened to me! I had a navel piercing done and it was ok for almost a week, then all of a sudden it started to get red, swell and had some white pus..all the signs of an infection. I am studying to be a nurse and I had my teacher, a surgeon look at it and clean it out for me. I endured the pain of having him pull it open and clean it out. But even after that the swelling just got worst. All of a sudden it looked like the top ball was being swallowed. After attempting everything, I had to take the piercing out. It hurt my soul knowing that I had gone thru all that, but the fear of septicemia was too great.

If you have allergies to latex and almost everything under the sun... Do Not Do This! If you do, go to an allergist to get tested for Nickel. Or use a gold ring.

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I turned out to not be that allergic to the surgical steel. mY problem was that I had pus in there all the time so I found a solution in order to keep my belly ring. What I did was used a plastic belly ring retainer and it healed in less than a week. I have been keeping it in there for almost 2 mo and it has no problems and it has no pus and the skin has dried up and gotten better inside. So that's an option some one may use.

Allergies to the nickel in surgical steel are somewhat rare, but do occur. Here is some evidence, conclusions and advice from a guy who does this kind of thing for a living...

According to the medical literature, it appears surgical steel causes problems for tissue-embedded micro devices like stents, but is does not seem to be a problem for patients with large implants such as hip replacements. Around 20% of patients in a stent study tested positive for nickel allergy and the allergy was the best predictor of stent problems.

Conclusion: Soft-tissue embedded surgical steel (e.g., piercings) can cause allergic reactions.

Closer to home... I have two friends with ear piercings that would not heal, so I did an experiment. We used over-the-counter triple antibiotic ointment alone, salt solution alone and change to a gold stud. Salt solution alone did nothing. The triple antibiotic resulted in cycles of inflammation and healing. Change to gold resulted in rapid healing with no recurrence.

Conclusion: Nickel in the surgical steel causes inflammation which may result in infection.

Advice: If you have a piercing that won't heal, switch to gold and use topical antibiotic until it heals. Try surgical steel again after healing. If redness returns, no more surgical steel for you.

I have never seen one after placing hundreds of them over the past 30 years, nor have I read anything in the research or performance evaluation literature regarding that type of response.

It is possible, however, to experience a slight, temporary chemical burn from the etching gel used to prep the tooth surface for the sealant, or an allergic reaction to the operator's latex gloves. I would advise the practitioner of your experience so it can be examined and noted in your chart.

The black line is a reaction with the foundation a girl is wearing. The only way to test for an iron deficiency is by examining blood. Your skin does not have blood on the surface! If anybody is wearing makeup boy or girl, a black line will appear. It is due to the minerals in the makeup. Try it...If someone has no makeup on nothing will happen.

The reason below is completely wrong!!!!

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The reason for this has not yet been proven, most likely it is because of low iron levels. That is what has been thought of it so far. If somebody or yourself rubs or simply wipes a piece of gold (ex. a ring) on your face, a black line may appear.

This is likely to happan if you are a girl in your teens but it rarely happens if you are a boy and if you are above thirty! :D

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You can read detailed info at health.howstuffworks or allergy-central but my own personal reaction might be useful. I have a severe shellfish allergy that didn't begin until I was about 14. Until then I had minor problems after eating shrimp but now if I had the slightest exposure I suffer from anaphylaxis. My lips tingle and swell up first, this is usually my first warning sign and I have to immediately take Benadryl. I take the childrens elixir since it seems to work much faster. Then my heart speeds up and I have increased difficulty in breathing. The first time this occurred I nearly died since no one knew what was happening or why. Like I said, I'd eaten shellfish all my life without any problems like this. Eventually my breathing was resticted to a tiny space about the size of a dime and it was quite frightening. Now I carry benadryl or a generic equivalent with me in my backpack and car since I never know when someone will use lobster or crab juice as a seasoning without telling me. I tend to perspire when this happens but that might be more due to nerves than to any specific response to the allergy.

I had a reaction to Lidocaine at a dentist visit and then during a mole removal. My doctor had me tested at an allergist. I was tested with diluted pure lidocaine and found to be allergic. You can be tested but according to my allergist it has to be on the pure drug, not a name brand because they contain other substances.

Allergy to Local anesthetics is extremely rare. Allergic reactions often present as rash and hives, but can be serious causing airway problems including swelling of the throat, tongue, and spasm of the airways of the lungs leading to wheezing and shortness of breath. Cardiovascular collapse and death are the worst senario.

It is very common for people who have a "reaction" from local anesthesia in the dentist office to mistake the reaction for a lidocaine or novocaine allergy when in fact the reaction is due to epinephrine(adrenalin) which these anesthetics often include, designed to decrease bleeding and prolong the length of anesthesia. The reaction to epinephrine is caused by it's absorption into the bloodstream. The reactions commonly associated with this include anxiety, rapid heart beat, palpitations, changes in blood pressure, and shortness of breath.

Local anesthetics may also contain preservatives which may cause reactions as well.

Testing for lidocaine allergy can be done. Contact an allergist.

Chemical sensitivities are not allergies, in the accepted definition of an allergy as an antibody response by the immune system, but they can have many of the same outward symptoms such as lightheadedness, fatigue, headaches, and recurrent illnesses that have no other explanation. Reactions vary widely from person to person, but the treatment is the same: avoidance. Chemical sensitivities do not require contact with the substance to cause a reaction. Fumes or residues on surfaces may be enough to trigger a reaction. This type of sensitivity can be hard to pin down, as it sometimes requires a lot of observation to make the connection. Possible sources of irritants can be anywhere -- carpets, laser printer toners, housing insulation, household cleaners, etc. These sensitivities can be quite serious, requiring complete avoidance of many common substances.

It is estimated that around 1-2% of the population has a true allergic reaction to preservatives. However, many more individuals may experience intolerance or sensitivities to certain preservatives.

There are many different allergies, as people can be allergic to a wide range of substances including foods, pollen, medications, and animal dander. Estimates suggest there are over 170 different known food allergens alone.

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There is actually no percentage in the success rates for allergic desensitization. Often children can have allergies (red ears are a good symptom, as well as rashes, swollen throat, watery eyes, etc.) Many children who are riddled with one allergy after the other can often get over them once they hit a certain age (sometimes during the start of puberty.) Some adults can be allergy free for years, but once they age (men/women going through menopause) allergies can often appear. The body changes every 7 years so it is highly possible that many allergies will disappear on their own. Meanwhile there are shots, or homeopathic doctors who can help reduce the suffering from such allergies. If one is highly allergic to seafood, or find they are allergic to so many things they don't know what is coming next, please carry an antihistimine with you at all times. For severe reactions to seafood, etc., 50 mgs. is recommended (that's 2 capsules) FOR ADULTS. If it is your child with an allergy please discuss this method with your doctor first for the correct dosage.

The scientific name for allergy to nuts is "nut allergy," specifically referring to an allergic reaction triggered by consuming or coming into contact with nuts such as peanuts, tree nuts like almonds or cashews, or seeds like sesame. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include itching, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, or anaphylaxis.

Exposure to black mold can cause symptoms like respiratory issues, allergies, skin irritation, headaches, and fatigue. In severe cases, it has been associated with conditions such as chronic sinus infections and asthma. It's important to address any signs of mold in your living environment to minimize health risks.

There are NO as such symptoms of being allergic to sanitary pads before you use any, If you choose normal pads available in markets it can definitely cause rashes as they are made up from chemicals so if you want to be safe you can definitely. opt for organic pads available in market .Anandi pads are one the best pads i have used for myself and it doesn't cause any rashes or any discomfort also.

No, "Paul's Case" is a short story written by Willa Cather. It is about a young man named Paul who struggles with conformity and seeks a life of art and luxury, ultimately leading to tragic consequences. Allergies are not a central theme in the story.

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Whitney the main character finds out she allergic to macadamia nuts and her boyfriend Reid has peanut allergy. there are other secondary characters with food allergies mentioned in the books.

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I have a constant feeling of pressure in back of head and stuffy nose, one side then the other, when trying to sleep at night. After long trial and error I now think I might be allergic to sodium chloride? Could this be true?

Definitely salt. Or maybe milk or any common ingredient that you would use to bake something.

No, actually, short haired breeds, such as the Chihuahua, are a better choice for somebody with allergies. Long haired dog breeds, such as the Pomeranian or the St. Bernard, shed more hair more frequently, which will create more of a problem to some one allergic.

You should only do this on the instructions of the vet. They need to tell you the proper dose for your dog. Dosage must be calculated using formulas for each medicine that is based dog size, such as on milligrams per kilogram of dog weight. Don't try to do this yourself, overdoses of allergy medicines can be serious. Contact your vet first.

You will also need your vet to examine the dog to be sure the problem is allergies and not something else that needs different treatment. Other problems can cause the same or similar symptoms, such as bordetella (kennel cough), distemper is another, etc..

Yes it is, if a horse ingests any contact a Veterinarian immediately.

Yes. Any cat can cause an allergic person to have a reaction. Especially hairy breeds (like Persians) can be very irritating. The hair and dander, and especially a cat's saliva can exacerbate the condition.

No, there is not, despite some less-than-reputable breeders advertising kittens as so. People aren't allergic to the cat themselves, but the cat's saliva, which is licked all over the cat after grooming.