Spring Band Concerts - Don't Let Nickel Allergy Spoil the Show!Nickel allergies are responsible for disrupting band practice! Children and teens who unknowingly are allergic to nickel are facing itchy rashes around their mouths, chin, neck, and fingers due to nickel found in the band instruments.
By: Rita Arrup March 27, 2012 - PRLog -- As many schools prepare for Spring Concerts, many band teachers, students, and parents may be unaware of potential problems for anyone suffering with nickel allergy.
Brass, woodwinds, and string instruments may all contain nickel. Musicians have long considered contact dermatitis to be an occupational hazard for those with allergies to metal. Further exacerbating the problem of skin contact with nickel is the pressure, friction, and moisture related to sweat and saliva. These conditions worsen an already existing nickel allergy causing extreme discomfort. Symptoms of nickel allergy include red rashes, bumps on the skin, moderate to severe itching, swelling, blisters or crusting skin. These symptoms are generally isolated to the area in contact with the metal containing nickel. Parents and teachers should consider recommending nickel allergy testing for a guitarist with rashes on the hand, an oboist with itchy lips, or even a violinist using a metal chin rest that is causing welts on the neck area. There are remedies, but each case should be tested by an allergist or dermatologist to make the correct diagnosis. Following testing, it may be recommended that the band member take a break from music until the skin condition heals. Additionally, acoustic guitarists may select from bronze, copper or nylon strings that will not cause a reaction. Plastic mouthpieces are available for woodwind and brass instruments, and in some cases, gloves may help the allergy. To forestall these problems, consider testing band instruments prior to buying or using them. Minute concentrations of nickel can be detected by using Nickel Alert™, from NoNickel.com. This product can show a positive nickel result in seconds and is safe to use on any band equipment. Should band members find there is a nickel allergy, NoNickel.com has up-to-date information on nickel allergy as well as products that will enable the allergy sufferer to live a comfortable life. A "must-have" for those with nickel allergy is Nickel Guard™ a brush-on protective sealant that provides an effective barrier between the skin and the offending metal. The owners of NoNickel have extensive experience with allergic contact dermatitis and guarantee their certified nickel free products to never cause an allergic reaction to nickel. Popular products for teens and tweens include trendy nickel free belts and an extensive selection of handmade hypoallergenic earrings. NoNickel also offers handmade nickel free leather belts for men and women, many of them with durable titanium buckles. Living with a nickel allergy has never been easier with the products and lifestyle tips offered by NoNickel.com. # # # For more information on nickel allergy or certified nickel free products visit http://www.NoNickel.com NoNickel.com - We Make Nickel Free Shopping Easy! End
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