There are literally hundreds of allergies in the world. Most of us only know a few of the most common ones like hay fever and peanut allergies. It is important for us to know even the most rarest types of allergies. One of these and one that most of us have never heard of is nickel allergy. I am here to explain to you the symptoms and causes of one of the more unusual and rare allergies in the world – nickel allergy.

Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is an itchy rash that will appear on your skin after touching what is normally a very harmless substance. This allergy is most commonly associated with jewelry – but it can also be found in other everyday items.

You may develop nickel allergy after only being exposed to it one time or after long periods of exposure to the substances that cause it. There are treatments that are used to help reduce the symptoms of this allergy. However, once you have developed this allergy you will always be very sensitive to this metal and you should do your best to avoid any contact with it. (more…)