what causes a silver ring to turn a finger red?

Question

My silver ring which I've worn for years suddenly turned my finger red where the ring was worn. Causes? Cures?

Answer 1

your skin may be allergic to a specific type of metal. which is posible. Your immune system changes every 7 years so what you used to NOT be allergic to is possible that you can be now. Also, you may have washed hands with the ring on at a point and wasnt able to dry the hands thouroughly and water became trapped under the ring by residual water or sweat and built up some bacteria going on under there... as the temps rise outdoors it is possible for your fingers to swell and that could cause a rednes or cause finger to become irritated. just remove th ering for a few days... if its of gret importance to you where you dont want to put it away... simply wear it around your neck on a sturdy chain.

Answer 2

Allergic reaction may be the cause. Although you wore it for years and it never dsid this, that is how an allergy comes on, overnight! I would recommend taking the ring off and allowing the redness to go away and then put the ring on a different finger to test if it causes the redness again. Consult your doctor if the rash does not clear up in a few days and also if it bothers you. Good luck! :-)

Answer 3

Your ring is silver plated over nickel,the years of wearing have worn down the silver and the nickel is irritating your skin.The only cure is to not wear the ring anymore. ;)

Answer 4

the acid your body produces causes the ring discoloration.