Got **beautiful** sterling silver chain--to mid-collarbone. Wore it 24/7 (from special someone, & there's special meaning behind this) for few days, but began itching & scratching.
No oozing, no skin breaks or lesions EXCEPT scratching-related redness & some "leathering" from scratching; better with couple days off & zinc oxide. Irritation most significant on sides of neck, where chain drops against collarbones. NOT a symmetrical ring around neck & minimal problem at back of neck, so it's NOT present in ALL skin in close contact w/chain.
Chain is very heavy links, almost masculine-looking, with faceted links. No known allergies. Once had allegedly "hypoallergenic" chain cause sim. itching/leathering.
Can sterling cause contact dermatitis, or is this maybe a mechanical dermatitis secondary to faceting? And does anyone know a way to toughen up skin, so I can keep wearing chain, pref 24/7? DON'T want to have to ask for a return on this special gift.
2006-11-03 09:09:04 · 8 answers · asked by samiracat 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
The alloying metal in sterling silver is often copper. As an experiment, try wearing a copper bracelet for a bit and see if you show allergy to that. Painting the necklace links with clear nail polish, as other responders have suggested, could help.
2006-11-03 09:25:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting clear nail polish on the skin side of it (if you're not allergic to that too).
It might have some nickel content; a lot of people are allergic to that.
2006-11-03 09:15:13 · answer #2 · answered by sarcastro1976 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but it sounds like your skin is having a raction to the metal or silver as you say,, not so much allergic, how is the iron level in your body?
2006-11-03 09:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by graciegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello- Try painting clear nail polish on the chain. Will need to do this when it begins to wear off. See if this helps.
Take Care
2006-11-03 09:20:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a nickel allergy. You can coat the necklave with clear nail polish (very carefully) to keep it from coming in contact with your skin.
2006-11-03 09:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many different cultures that fall under the umbrella term Muslim. It like lumping every type Christianity together and asking what they wear. Besides the different sects of Islam having different rules regarding clothing, the people who practice it come from all corners of the globe and dress differently depending on what the norms are where they live. Norms also differ depending on the situation like if you are outside of the home or inside the home or members of the opposite gender are present.
2016-03-19 03:06:27 · answer #6 · answered by Shelley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cover the chain in clear nail polish. You will have to regularly coat it because the polish will wear off easily.
2006-11-03 10:37:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U don't have to return it, but it sounds like an allergy to the metal. This just means that next time u get gold! :)
2006-11-03 09:17:52 · answer #8 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be allergic to nickel; it's often added to gold and silver jewlery.
http://www.silverflake.com/infoallergiestometaljewelry.html
2006-11-03 09:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋