Don’t Let Nickel Allergy Be a Prom Problem!

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - April 9, 2013 - PRLog -- Prom night is an exciting evening high schoolers look forward to all year.  This special night should not be ruined by uncomfortable nickel allergy symptoms.  Glamorous earrings, necklaces, bracelets, even hair combs and accessories can contain nickel which can create itchy nickel rashes.  

Shopping for prom accessories can be so much fun; everyone wants to sparkle and shine with gorgeous jewelry and accessories.  Use the “detect and protect” mantra of Athena Allergy when shopping for anything metallic.  First “detect”, use Nickel Alert™ to determine if that item has nickel.  Then “protect” yourself from nickel exposure by using Nickel Guard™ to provide a proven barrier between the metal and your skin. See Athena Allergy's Problem Solvers for both these products that may be ordered separately or together in the Nickel Solution kit at http://www.athenaallergy.com/catalog/Nickel_test-12-1.html

On a night when the dance floor can get heated up, don’t let those amazing, but nickel-laden earrings cause red rashes and intensely itching earlobes to ruin the evening.  Warmer temperatures mean those nickel salts will more easily transfer to the skin through perspiration.  Be prepared - test those earrings and if they do contain nickel, use Nickel Guard to provide a barrier between the parts that will contact your skin.  It is easy to do and completely safe for any type of jewelry.  Nickel Guard has been proven to provide lasting protection from nickel.  

If you’re still shopping, take a look at some of the beautiful handmade earrings offered by Athena Allergy.  Sure to be one of a kind at your prom, you can choose from silver-toned earrings such as Enchanted Nickel Free Earrings, gold-toned like the Egyptian Princess Nickel Free Earrings, Swarovski Crystals including Crystal Moonlight Nickel Free Earrings, or colorful stones like Shades of Violet Nickel Free Earrings.  With more than fifty pairs of earrings, there will likely be more than one that will provide a perfect accent to your stunning dress!  View all the earrings offered by Athena Allergy at http://www.athenaallergy.com/catalog/Hand_crafted_earring...

If you’re planning a gorgeous up-do, be aware that your scalp is not immune to nickel allergy.  Make sure to test those dazzling combs for nickel and use Nickel Guard when needed.  Although your best friend may say to use nail polish instead, don’t risk secondary dermatitis from commonly used additives to nail polish such as toluene, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate. Make this a night to remember for happy reasons, not because you were miserable with itching, burning, and swelling skin due to nickel allergies.

Guys – take note!  If your prom wear includes a belt or jewelry – you may be in for the same troubles as your date.  Athena Allergy owners report that a majority of their customers who purchase nickel free belts are men.  More and more men are reporting problems with nickel allergy symptoms, primarily on their abdomen, as a result of wearing belt buckles that contain nickel.  While Nickel Solution is a great answer for this problem, there are Certified Nickel Free™ dress belts available from Athena Allergy.  Guaranteed to never cause a nickel allergy reaction, the selection of belts should cover all tastes and fashion needs.  Take a look at the belt collections of Athena Allergy at http://www.athenaallergy.com/catalog/Nickel_Free_Belts-1-...

Prom night – an evening to remember – make sure yours is nickel free!