Alternatives to Metal Medical Jewelry

Sept. 18, 2012 - PRLog -- Wearing jewelry can be a miserable experience if allergic to metal. Most people with metal allergies are allergic to the nickel component. Second only to poison ivy, a metal allergy is the most common form of allergic skin reaction and includes symptoms such as itching, redness, rash, dry patches, swelling and blisters.

If a condition requires an individual to wear a medical bracelet, this can be a difficult task because the majority of medical jewelry is made with metal that is worn around the wrist or neck. At Universal Medical Data, they have taken this into account and have created plenty of alternatives for those with an allergy to metal.

Higher grade metals can be better options for people with nickel allergies. Universal Medical data offers medical bracelets made with, titanium, stainless steel and also gold plated.  If higher grade metals aren’t an option, they also offer stylish medical bracelets made from silicone rubber or leather and hemp. No matter what option chosen, all medical bracelets have space that will fit essential medical information including name, conditions, allergies and emergency contact.

If not interested in jewelry of any kind, a personal health record may be a great option. A PHR allows a person to keep all of their important medical information, such as medications, allergies, conditions, contact information and all hospital and doctor visits, in one or more places online. Access can be given to family members, physicians and hospitals as well as EMTs in the event of an emergency.

Having this information at all times will keep the person safe and protected in any situation. They will be given the proper medical attention in a timely manner and be protected against potentially harmful misdiagnoses and other errors.

For more information on Universal Medical Data, please visit the company’s website, at http://www.universalmedicaldata.com/.

About Universal Medical Data
Universal Medical Data provides the most comprehensive integrated system of products and services that provide medical personnel with immediate knowledge of one’s medical conditions regardless of the situation to assure treatment can be given safely and effectively.  Universal Medical Data strives to ensure patient safety through a wide array of medical alert accessories, offering secure online storage of data and the most up-to-date software for personal health records.