Symptoms Of Nickel Allergy

NICKEL ALLERGY RASH

If you have an allergy to nickel and who are exposed to an element that contains nickel allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) usually begins within 12 to 48 hours after exposure. The reaction can last up to two to four weeks. The characteristics of contact dermatitis usually appear only when the skin comes into contact with nickel, but may appear elsewhere in your body. Symptoms of nickel allergy are:

Rash or bumps on the skin

Itching, which may be severe

Redness or changes in skin color

Dry skin that may resemble burns

Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases

Sweating at the point of contact with nickel may worsen symptoms.

When a doctor

If you have a rash and do not know how to talk to your doctor. If you have been diagnosed with an allergy to nickel and we are sure that you are responding to exposure to nickel, the use of the counter treatments and home remedies that your doctor has recommended in the past. However, if these treatments do not, call your doctor. If you think that the region may have been infected, see your doctor immediately. Signs and symptoms that may indicate an infection include pain, redness, warmth, or pus in the affected area.