Nickel allergy is an allergic reaction that’s characterised by red and itchy skin with rashes or bumps. It is caused by contact with objects that release nickel into the skin. An allergic reaction to nickel could also be triggered by consuming food items that contain nickel. How Common Is Nickel Allergy? Contrary to what most people believe, nickel allergy is extremely … [Read more...]
‘The metal allergy guide’ 5 star book review
If you're allergic to nickel then the chances are you'll know the basics. If you've had a diagnosis after testing at an allergy clinic you probably got the one page handout that I received, which was helpful but by no means expansive. There are a lot of places nickel can be found that you would not expect it to be. Reading this book, The Metal Allergy Guide, by Alex … [Read more...]
Patch testing for allergies and eczema triggers
Patch testing is done to ascertain what contact allergens e.g. chemicals, cleaning products and cosmetic and skin care ingredients could be causing allergic reactions and eczema. Small metal dishes which are pre-filled with different things are stuck to the back of the patient. The metal discs are kind of meshed into the sticky plasters in batches of about ten. I had … [Read more...]
Top 10 blog posts in 2015
It's not quite all about cold sores, eczema etc It's that time of year when we make resolutions and reflect on the challenges and achievements of the previous year. I did a bit of analysis on the most popular blog posts from last year and these are the top 10... whoops, there appear to be eleven, but let's keep them all in... Do’s and Don’ts for fighting cold sores How … [Read more...]
iPads can cause nickel allergy
If you have a nickel allergy then you probably know the main things to avoid like metal objects, coins, zips, studs on clothes, jewellery, certain foods even. The list of things containing nickel is endless but had you ever considered that your beloved phone or trusty iPad could cointain nickel? This subject has been on my mind since the 'itchy palms' fiasco, but on closer … [Read more...]