Prevention Of Nickel Allergy

The best strategy to deprive developing countries of nickel allergy is to avoid prolonged exposure to items containing nickel, especially jewelry. If you already have a nickel allergy, the best way to prevent an allergic reaction should avoid contact with metal.

But this is not always easy to avoid nickel because it is present in so many products and is sometimes even products labeled hypoallergenic. The following tips can help you avoid exposure to nickel:

Wear hypoallergenic jewelry

Buying jewelry is made of materials not likely to cause allergic reactions. Look for jewelry made of metals such as nickel-free stainless steel, surgical grade stainless steel, titanium, 18K gold or nickel-free 14-karat gold, sterling silver, copper and platinum. Avoiding jewelry containing nickel and cobalt in gold and white, which may contain nickel and trigger allergic reactions. Surgical grade stainless steel, may contain nickel, but it is generally considered to be hypoallergenic for most people.

Get rid of jewelry that contains nickel, or caused an allergic reaction. Be sure your earring base fabrics are also made of hypoallergenic materials.

Choose a piercing studio carefully

Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio regulations differ from state to state. Ask your state or local health department to find out which rules apply in your area and be sure to choose a studio with a reputation piercer license.

Visit a studio before getting a piercing to make sure that the hole:

Provides a clean, tidy and professional

Use sterile or nickel-free surgical-grade stainless steel needles in sealed packages

Sell ​​only hypoallergenic jewelry, and can provide documentation of the metal

Do not use a piercing gun, which can be sterile or without nickel and can cause other complications like bacterial infection

Using substitute materials

Looking for safer substitutes for common products containing nickel:

Leather bracelets, cloth or plastic

Zippers or closures for garments made of metal or plastic-coated

Spectacle frames made of plastic or titanium

Create a barrier

If you have to be exposed to nickel in the workplace, creating a barrier between you and the nickel can help. If your hands must touch the nickel, the use of gloves can help. If you need to cover the buttons or snaps, or handles, covered with tape may help.