As many as 10 to 15 percent of Americans suffer from a metal allergy.
For these people, exposure to common metals, such as nickel, produces an allergic reaction. Many common items can bring about a metal contact allergy outbreak including jewelry, cellphones, belt buckles, car keys, zippers, and coins.
You may notice symptoms such as itchiness, dry patches, and blistery rashes. These are signs of nickel dermatitis caused by your body’s immune system overreacting to metal exposure.
Please advise your surgical coordinator if you have a nickel allergy or suspect you have a nickel allergy, and a nickel patch test may be required.
For these people, exposure to common metals, such as nickel, produces an allergic reaction. Many common items can bring about a metal contact allergy outbreak including jewelry, cellphones, belt buckles, car keys, zippers, and coins.
You may notice symptoms such as itchiness, dry patches, and blistery rashes. These are signs of nickel dermatitis caused by your body’s immune system overreacting to metal exposure.
Please advise your surgical coordinator if you have a nickel allergy or suspect you have a nickel allergy, and a nickel patch test may be required.
