Nickel allergy...beyond costume jewelry.

When thinking about nickel allergy, most people think "cheap jewelry" and never consider where else nickel might be present and coming in contact with their skin/body.

Nickel is ubiquitous in the environment; it is impossible to list every source of nickel. The following categories are the most common sources of nickel and/or where nickel is present outside of jewelry.

 

~Did you know?

Nickel allergy symptoms often intensify or flare-up in warmer weather because of perspiration.

 

 

Dermatologist and Allergist Recommended

 

Test for Nickel and Protect your skin from Nickel with Nickel Solution

Musical instruments often contain nickel

Nickel is often in the wires used on braces

Consider Testing

Costume jewelry
Bracelets
Snaps
Kitchen utensils
"Nickel-free" jewelry
Handbag clutches
Watch bands
Razors