This Summer Be Carefree and Nickel Free – No More Itchy Rashes to Spoil the Season

The nickel allergy experts at Athena Allergy share tips on how to avoid the misery associated with nickel allergic reactions that typically worsen in warmer months.
By: Athena Allergy, Inc.
 
 
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Stellar Explosion Hypoallergenic Earrings -Dichroic glass and nickel safe
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - May 23, 2013 - PRLog -- With summer just around the corner, it’s time to get serious about managing those irritating nickel allergy symptoms.  When temperatures rise, so do the incidences and severity of rashes related to nickel allergy.   No one wants to spend their summer vacation sporting an itchy, red belly button rash!  

Typically, nickel allergy symptoms present as moderately to severely itching red rashes at the site of contact with nickel.  Other indications of nickel allergy may include dry and scaly patches of skin, blisters, and swelling.  Continued exposure to nickel may cause skin to change color and become leathery or cracked.  Skin infections sometimes occur as a result of the nickel allergy symptoms. The acute discomfort and unsightly appearance are definitely to be avoided at any time, but especially during the summer season. Nickel allergy symptoms worsen in warmer months as perspiration readily transfers the nickel salts from metal to the skin.  

There are answers for anyone suffering with nickel allergy. The first step is to identify the source of the nickel allergy, which may not be as easy as it sounds.  Itchy earlobes mean today’s earrings contain nickel – right? The experts at Athena Allergy say that is not necessarily the case. Nickel allergy is considered a Type IV allergic contact dermatitis which means there could be a delayed reaction between the time the offending metal was worn and the itchy rash.  

The best way to determine if a metal contains nickel is to test the metal.  A dimethylglyoxime (dmg) test is the industry standard for detecting nickel.  Athena Allergy introduced the first commercially available nickel test kit in 2003.  That test, Nickel Alert™, was also the first pre-mixed and pre-measured dmg spot test available in America.  Unlike the two-step test that may fail with user error, Nickel Alert is accurate and reliable in detecting even minute concentrations of nickel.

Once a positive test result is obtained, steps may be taken to either replace the offending metal with one that is truly nickel free or to provide a protective barrier between that metal and the skin.  Nickel Guard™, another Athena Allergy product, is a lacquer formulated specifically for the needs of those with sensitive skin.  Its purpose is to provide an effective barrier so nickel does not contact the skin. More information on Nickel Guard and Nickel Alert is located at http://www.athenaallergy.com/catalog/Nickel_test-12-1.html

Athena Allergy also provides Certified Nickel Free™ and Certified Nickel Safe™ products for those who suffer from nickel allergy.  Either certification means the product line has been tested and the product comes with the guarantee that it will never test positive for nickel and will never cause a nickel allergic reaction.

Among the company's most popular sellers are their nickel free belts.  After suffering with abdominal rashes, customers are thrilled to learn these fashionable and nickel free belts can be worn for long days with no discomfort from nickel allergy – ever.  Other popular items include an array of nickel safe or nickel free jewelry and  watches.

Earrings such as the ones pictured here are handmade by a jewelry artist who knows firsthand  the concerns associated with nickel allergy.  She tests all of the materials she uses to assure they are safe for anyone with nickel allergy.  Athena Allergy offers the guarantee that these products won't cause a nickel allergic reaction.  More jewelry can be viewed here: http://www.athenaallergy.com/catalog/Nickel_Free_Jewelry-...

Get a head start on summer by ending your nickel allergy symptoms today.  A great place to begin is by visiting Athena Allergy at http://www.athenaallergy.com/ to see a full line of their products along with even more helpful hints to fully enjoy a nickel free life.
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