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Nickel is the number one allergen in frequency of positive patch test reactions. Reports from the North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG) revealed that 16.2% of the US population showed a positive reaction to nickel,
Ear piercing is the most common cause of sensitization, and thus represents a strong risk factor for nickel allergy
About 81.5% of nickel positive patch-tested women have pierced ears
Mine is a complete allergy. No nickel, anywhere. Necklaces, anklets, bracelets, toe rings. I've tried 'em all. I break out within 4 hours. I even have to cover the skin-side of jean rivets, and any sort of metal fasteners that may touch my skin. It's annoying for sure. And it was definitely due to piercing.
Nope, nothing like that, here. My ear piercings just get slightly sore if I wear non-sterling earwires. No other reactions.
I don't now, but I had mine done when I was 16, over 30 years ago. I only wore them for a few years, and developed a nickel allergy.
I have played sports most of my life, and they're a hazard and a pain to have to take out all the time. I've seen a person have their earlobe ripped through when their earring got caught on another person during a softball game. Ouch.
Ever since I was a kid, the idea of it creeped me out, so I never did. I always imagined earrings getting caught on something, or some attacker yanking them out. I admit they look good though.
Anyone else?
I don't have pierced ears. I do wear clip-on hoop earrings though.
I don't now, but I had mine done when I was 16, over 30 years ago. I only wore them for a few years, and developed a nickel allergy.
I have played sports most of my life, and they're a hazard and a pain to have to take out all the time. I've seen a person have their earlobe ripped through when their earring got caught on another person during a softball game. Ouch.
ive never worn earrings but I feel like they would get stuck in my hair. I have that problem with necklaces and sometimes even my rings. I like the way jewelry looks but I don't usually enjoy wearing it.
More info on the nickel thing. ...
About 81.5% of nickel positive patch-tested women have pierced ears
And the percentage of women in general, who have pierced ears, is ???
If it's somewhere in the 80th percentile, we're entitled to a good laugh over statistics.
And the percentage of women in general, who have pierced ears, is ???
If it's somewhere in the 80th percentile, we're entitled to a good laugh over statistics.
I thought it was pretty easy to understand. And it absolutely makes sense.
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