What jewelry are most people allergic to? Most people are allergic to various pieces of jewelry that contain nickel, but there are also many people who are allergic to gold. Close to 10% of all people have a gold allergy. Nickel is often used as the base metal in jewelry that has a gold or silver plating. When the plating breaks, the skin comes into contact with nickel, which can cause irritation. Nickel can also be used in a mix together with pure gold or silver.
Can you be allergic to nickel?
You can be allergic to nickel, nickel allergy is actually one of the most common allergies linked to jewellery. Nickel can cause reactions such as rash, itching and red and swollen skin. A person who is allergic to nickel and wears a pair of earrings may experience red and hot earlobes that may also swell. Nickel is the biggest contact allergy in Sweden
Can you be allergic to real silver?
Many people wonder if you can be allergic to real silver, and the answer is no. There is no nickel in real silver, but sensitive people can in some cases feel other substances found in the silver and have an allergic reaction. People who have a nickel allergy can usually use jewelry that is made of sterling silver. Sterling silver has the stamp 925, which means that the metal consists of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper.
Cheap jewelry often causes allergies
People often develop allergies when they wear jewelry that is cheap and made of cheap metals. For example, jewelry made of base metals that have a gold or silver color or metals with gold plating can cause allergies. To reduce the risk of developing a metal allergy, it is good to use skin-friendly materials. It is good to know that the skin can react to various pieces of jewelry without being allergic. To know what metals a piece of jewelry contains, it is good to read the product description. If none is available, it is possible to purchase a nickel test.
