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Nickel Allergy Signs

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Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of allergic
contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is an itchy rash that
will appear on your skin after touching what is normally a very
harmless substance. This allergy is most commonly associated
with jewelry - but it can also be found in other everyday items
like coins, watchbands, and eyewear frames.

This type of allergy can affect people of all ages. You may
develop nickel allergy after only being exposed to it one time
or after long periods of exposure to the substances that cause
it. There are treatments that are used to help reduce the
symptoms of this allergy. However, once you have developed this
allergy you will always be very sensitive to this metal and you
should do your best to avoid any contact with it.

Nickel Allergy Causes

So what causes nickel allergy? When someone has an allergic
reaction it means that their bodies immune system are unable to
protect the body against the toxic substances, viruses, and
bacteria that are associated with it.

People who are allergic to nickel will react to the metal when
they come into contact with it. That is because their immune
system is telling the body that it is harmful to them. Once
someone's body has developed a reaction to an allergen the
immune system will forever by sensitive to it. Researchers have
not understood exactly what causes the body to react to it this
way.

Nickel Allergy Symptoms

symptoms of nickel allergy will usually affect someone within 12 to
48 hours after they have been exposed and may last up to two to
four weeks. The symptoms of nickel allergy that can cause
contact dermatitis include:

Rash and bumps on the surface of the skin Itching and sometimes
severe itching Redness in skin color Dry patches of skin that
can look like a burn Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases

About the author: Naomi West
Now that you know how to recognize Symptoms of Nickel Allergy you can learn about other obscure
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