I am allergic to nickel earrings, help?

Question

I am allergic to nickel. But many of my favorite earrings that i have are not nickel- free. If I wear them for one day i get an itchy irritation. Is there some kind of coating i can put on the metal part of the earrings to stop the nickel from coming in contact with my skin?

Answer 1

I dont think so. i have the same problem with my earrings too. it sucks but you can find some really cute earrings that are nickel free.

Answer 2

Just rub a bit of antiseptic cream on the back and front of the ear lobe. some of the cream goes into the pierced part, and sets up a barrier for infection, such as itch etc.
Do this a few times throughout the day.
Savlon, or similar cream. I use this method, when I want to wear a favorite pair of earrings that cause a few problems.
I guess gold is the best, due to it's purity.

Answer 3

I am allergec to nickel too. First of all, don't wear nickel backs, switch to plastic. And I don't know much about the itchy part, cuz I had a different reaction to it, (big, oozy, swollen bumps) but the plastic backs should help.

Answer 4

Nickel is a material that usually used in white gold jewelry.
The solution for you is to go with Platinum jewelry.
This company can produce any of their white gold jewelry in Platinum as well:
http://www.rothemcollection.com - Platinum Jewelry

Answer 5

I put 2 coats of clear nail polish on the put that touches my skin. It does wear off so you have to keep reapplying it. It helps a great deal.

Answer 6

I heard that painting clear nail polish on them could help....but it doesn't really. I have had to throw away all my earrings that have nickle in them and replaced them with surgical steal. It's the only thing I know to do.

Answer 7

I don't have a serious answer. But just as a joke the first thing popped in my mind was (wd40).(sic)