Friday, August 12, 2011

Treatment Of Nickel Allergy

There is no cure for nickel allergy. Once you develop a sensitivity to nickel, who develop a rash (contact dermatitis) every time you come in contact with metal. Once an allergic reaction to nickel exposure start is likely to continue for two to four weeks.

Drugs

Your doctor may prescribe one of the following drugs to reduce irritation and improve the condition of skin rash reaction to nickel allergy:

Corticosteroid cream, such as clobetasol (Temovate, Cormax, etc.) and betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene)

Oral corticosteroids such as prednisone, if the reaction is severe or rash covers a large area

An oral antihistamine such as fexofenadine (Allegra) and cetirizine (Zyrtec), relief from itching

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