@@CRURayality having reactions to titanium must be one of the rarest forms of skin allergies, by far. It's supposed to be bio-compatible, so I'm finding it hard to believe your skin reacts to titanium. Maybe double check that your belt is solid titanium, instead of titanium plated?
@@fuzzydark1395 Its Bulliant from Amazon. Allergy free. Cant find exact right now. Closest is Zinc- alloy.. Even my stainless/surgica steel earrings break me out. Almost ALL metal is bad on my skin. thought it was just Nickel
I just use velcro watches now. Or if I’m going to wear a watch that gives me rash, I will use like a sweat wristband on my wrist so the watch is leaning on the sweatband not my skin.
I found out by putting in a cheap earring. Was not a fun experience. Took weeks for it to heal fully. I'm thinking about getting more testing done to see if it's the cause of my IBS symptoms.
So confusing! This video makes it sound like you need 'prolonged contact' with nickel for a reaction; whereas, other sources claim nickel poisoning is dangerous and not to touch it at all!
Dear Jay, As with many topics on the internet, there are mixed messages. The information in this video is based on science and evidence from many years of research and experience from many experts around the world. To clarify, three conditions are required to become allergic (sensitized) to nickel: 1. nickel must be released from the object for the nickel to be able to get into the skin and the immune system to react to the nickel, 2. The object must be in direct contact with skin for any released nickel to get into the skin, and 3. The object must be in contact with skin for a prolonged period of time so that a high enough amount of nickel is released (above a threshold) to cause the immune system to react. Once a person is allergic (sensitized) to nickel, they may get an allergic reaction when in contact with a nickel lower amount of nickel which would require less amount of time, but would still require a prolonged time (hours, not minutes). How long the contact needs to be to cause an allergic reaction depends on the what the item is made out of, which determined the rate of nickel release, and how much nickel the person needs for an allergic reaction, which can vary. Nickel allergy is uncomfortable but is not life threatening and can be avoided by knowing more about nickel allergy. For more in depth information , please take a look at the fact sheet on our website nickelinstitute.org/en/science/human-health-fact-sheets/fact-sheet-1-nickel-allergic-contact-dermatitis/
Dear @tenorfab, Thank you for your inquiry. We are aware of this recommendation. The nail polish may reduce corrosion and decrease the amount of nickel released that could come into contact with the skin, which is required for a nickel-allergic reaction. Nail polish would be acting as an barrier between the article and the skin. However, at the Nickel Institute, applying nail polish to nickel releasing products is not part of our recommendations as : - we are not aware of scientific evidence that applying nail polish reduces the risk of NACD and - we are not aware of scientific data on the frequency of reapplication of nail varnish if application of the polish does reduce the risk of NACD. In addition, other components of nail varnish are known to be allergenic, so we would not recommend nail polish as a solution to an allergy at the risk of causing another allergic reaction.
I've been wearing this new religious medallion for a month faithfully and started to get a rash on my neck and chest. I thought it was just a really bad eczema flare up. Turns out the necklace I was wearing was the issue. Slowly seeing improvement since taking it off. Nickel allergy unlocked 😅 who knew
Dear @noraivanova1830, Thank you for your message. Syringe needles are generally made from high-quality stainless steel, also known as surgical-grade stainless steel. This material is chosen for its durability, corrosion resistance and sterilization properties. This ensures that the needle remains clean, does not degrade, and does not break when used to inject drugs or take blood samples. Surgical-grade stainless steel contains some nickel to ensure workability, strength and sterilization of the needles, but it is generally considered hypoallergenic for most people (unless they have an extremely sensitive nickel allergy). Surgical stainless steel is an alloy which contains several metals that are processed a way to make them bind tightly together so that they are no longer the same as the metals by themselves, which makes this alloy so useful and safe. This tight binding of nickel in surgical stainless steel restricts nickel release, which is needed to interact with the immune system and cause nickel allergic reactions. It is also important to note that medical device manufacturers must comply with strict safety standards when designing and producing syringe needles and similar products to ensure their safety and efficacy. These include consideration of metals release that could cause reactions (including allergy) in humans. Additionally, nickel allergic reactions require the material to be in direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order for the nickel to be released in amounts that can cause such reactions. Hospital needles are rarely in contact with the skin for more than 5-10 seconds (at most). This is why the European nickel regulation is specifically, and only, for items in direct and prolonged contact with the skin since this accounts for by far the most nickel allergic reactions.
For specific advice on your susceptibility to nickel allergic reactions if you are nickel-allergic, you should consult a dermatologist or other appropriate medical doctor with expertise on nickel allergy. More info on the use of nickel in medical instruments: nickelinstitute.org/en/about-nickel-and-its-applications/healthcare/ communications[a]nickelinstitute.org
Thank you for your response! Do I need to switch everything I use to 18/0 stainless steel, say cutlery for instance? I haven't noticed any reaction to cutlery...I'm not wearing any jewelry ATM, going with gloves and it has significantly improved,I'm still on antihistamines.
Absolutely. It is disgusting how they do not explain how many foods are high in nickle metal, which cause internal issues. Milk, for instance... I was diagnosed as being lactose intolerant... Until a friend convinced me to try raw milk... I had NO ISSUE! Turns out that milk has no nickle metal, naturally out of the cow. Milk ends up being one of the foods with the highest levels of nickle, after it sits in Stainless steel vats, the acidic milk leaches nickle & hexavalent chromium in to the food product. Do not cook acidic foods, like tomatoe sauce, in stainless steel, or you will have the same effect. Shoot, once I figured out ingestion/diet was causing my severe lifelong eczema & IBS, I even discovered that my stainless steel Hydroflask was contributing to my illness. This allergy is severely downplayed. Take the Paragard "copper" IUD birth control... They told me it wouldn't cause my metal allergies any trouble... I ended up with patches of bald, losing hair, sever skin issues & crippling pain. The doctors refused to believe it was the IUD that contained nickle metal, even though I found in the pharmaceutical information that it should not be implanted in women with nickle metal allergy... & that the issues all started after the implant & that I found many women with similar anecdotal experiences. I am convinced that public health is the last thing Western Medicine is seeking.
@Heeroneko Yup. They diagnosed me & drugged me with so many things... I finally figured it out on my own with the help of the internet & studies on the subject that were not relayed to the public. More & more of us have the issues, I believe due to constant exposure to nickle with stainless steel. Big Industries would he effected if the public was made aware. It wasn't until I quit breads(high in nickle) & other foods high in nickel, that I finally had a "regular" gi movement.
Dear A M Thank you for your message. For an allergic reaction to nickel to occur, the item releasing nickel has to be in direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Your stainless steel drying rack should be perfectly safe to use as intended because stainless steels do not release sufficient amounts of nickel to cause a nickel allergy. Nickel cannot ‘leak’ into the clothes. Also the rack would not normally be in direct and prolonged contact with skin. Find out more about nickel allergy here - nickelinstitute.org/science/health-nickel-allergy/
@NickelInstitute Yes, yes they do, when acidic based substances come in to contact with a nickle based stainless steel. Look in to why milk fresh from a cow, does not contain nickle metal, yet homogenized milk that has sat in stainless steel vats, milk becomes the food with highest levels of nickle metal. It is important for those of us with the allergy to be aware of avoiding stainless steel when cooking foods high in acid, such as tomato sauce. I like to use actual silver ware & avoid stainless steel altogether... even the stainless steel without nickle, leaches hexavalent chromium, which is cancerous for all humans. I like to use cast iron & glass cookware that I have tested for lead (USA doesn't regulate such things very well & often allow the sale of imported lead based cookware)
Dear @snakeeyes80012, We published recently a fact sheet on Low Nickel Diet for Nickel-Allergic Individuals Susceptible to Reactions from Oral Nickel Exposure. You can find it here : nickelinstitute.org/en/science/human-health-fact-sheets/fact-sheet-6-low-nickel-diet/ This document discusses some of the existing low nickel diets made available by clinics, dermatologists, medical doctors, and on the internet. It briefly explains the origins of nickel in food and examines some of the other potential sources of nickel. In particular, sources that are sometimes highlighted by dermatologists and medical doctors but for which data does not conclusively support substantial contribution to nickel intake (e.g., bottled water versus tap water, canned foods, and the use of stainless steel cookware) are addressed. In the annex you'll find an extensive, non-exhaustive list of foodstuffs that are categorized as high, medium, and low in nickel and expressed in terms of micrograms per kilogram (µg/kg) of food. More detailed information can be found on website, where we have a webdoc and a fact-sheet dedicated to Nickel Allergic Contact Dermatitis www.nickelinstitute.org/science/health-nickel-allergy You can also contact us at the following address: communications[a]nickelinstitute.org
My belt breaks me out
I got my husband one of those "Grip6" belts for that purpose. They are made of titanium.
@@ShY_6593 still breaks me out. I can't have any metal on my skin at all
@@CRURayality having reactions to titanium must be one of the rarest forms of skin allergies, by far. It's supposed to be bio-compatible, so I'm finding it hard to believe your skin reacts to titanium. Maybe double check that your belt is solid titanium, instead of titanium plated?
@@fuzzydark1395 Its Bulliant from Amazon. Allergy free. Cant find exact right now. Closest is Zinc- alloy.. Even my stainless/surgica steel earrings break me out. Almost ALL metal is bad on my skin. thought it was just Nickel
@@CRURayality That sucks
Perfect explanation vid
thanks
Does anyone know if imitation gold leaf contains nickel, and if so, is it possible to have an allergic reaction to these flakes when used on nails?
I had a bad nickel allergy when i was younger i don’t have any reactions any more unless i keep it on for days.
I developed allergic reaction when i was 25 years old. J get rashes when my sweat is in contact with metal frame glasses or brooch, and jewellery.
I just use velcro watches now. Or if I’m going to wear a watch that gives me rash, I will use like a sweat wristband on my wrist so the watch is leaning on the sweatband not my skin.
I have in-ear monitors/headphones with shells made of nickel that causes a reaction. Tried building a tolerance but it's not working.
I found out by putting in a cheap earring. Was not a fun experience. Took weeks for it to heal fully. I'm thinking about getting more testing done to see if it's the cause of my IBS symptoms.
I never wear metal watches because of this allergy
Don’t paint with rustolium paint
When ever I have nickel on my skin my skin discolors and turns blue and green in these area
Why is it that a nickle necklace can also cause muscle and joint pain in the surrounding region?
Sometimes when i put on a watch, after a minute i FEEL an irritation, is that nickel or magnetism or.....
Same
Don't forget systemic nickel allergy syndrome. Causes symptoms similar to IBS. Cuz much of the food we eat is high in nickel content.
So confusing! This video makes it sound like you need 'prolonged contact' with nickel for a reaction; whereas, other sources claim nickel poisoning is dangerous and not to touch it at all!
Dear Jay,
As with many topics on the internet, there are mixed messages. The information in this video is based on science and evidence from many years of research and experience from many experts around the world.
To clarify, three conditions are required to become allergic (sensitized) to nickel:
1. nickel must be released from the object for the nickel to be able to get into the skin and the immune system to react to the nickel,
2. The object must be in direct contact with skin for any released nickel to get into the skin,
and 3. The object must be in contact with skin for a prolonged period of time so that a high enough amount of nickel is released (above a threshold) to cause the immune system to react.
Once a person is allergic (sensitized) to nickel, they may get an allergic reaction when in contact with a nickel lower amount of nickel which would require less amount of time, but would still require a prolonged time (hours, not minutes). How long the contact needs to be to cause an allergic reaction depends on the what the item is made out of, which determined the rate of nickel release, and how much nickel the person needs for an allergic reaction, which can vary. Nickel allergy is uncomfortable but is not life threatening and can be avoided by knowing more about nickel allergy.
For more in depth information , please take a look at the fact sheet on our website
nickelinstitute.org/en/science/human-health-fact-sheets/fact-sheet-1-nickel-allergic-contact-dermatitis/
Anyone know if clear nail polish can reduce direct skin exposure to nickel releasing products such as buckles and watches?
Dear @tenorfab,
Thank you for your inquiry.
We are aware of this recommendation. The nail polish may reduce corrosion and decrease the amount of nickel released that could come into contact with the skin, which is required for a nickel-allergic reaction. Nail polish would be acting as an barrier between the article and the skin.
However, at the Nickel Institute, applying nail polish to nickel releasing products is not part of our recommendations as :
- we are not aware of scientific evidence that applying nail polish reduces the risk of NACD and
- we are not aware of scientific data on the frequency of reapplication of nail varnish if application of the polish does reduce the risk of NACD.
In addition, other components of nail varnish are known to be allergenic, so we would not recommend nail polish as a solution to an allergy at the risk of causing another allergic reaction.
I've been wearing this new religious medallion for a month faithfully and started to get a rash on my neck and chest. I thought it was just a really bad eczema flare up. Turns out the necklace I was wearing was the issue. Slowly seeing improvement since taking it off. Nickel allergy unlocked 😅 who knew
Hello, how safe are the hospital needles? Im worried about a blood test and staff don't tell me for sure they are hypoallergenic.
Dear @noraivanova1830,
Thank you for your message.
Syringe needles are generally made from high-quality stainless steel, also known as surgical-grade stainless steel.
This material is chosen for its durability, corrosion resistance and sterilization properties. This ensures that the needle remains clean, does not degrade, and does not break when used to inject drugs or take blood samples.
Surgical-grade stainless steel contains some nickel to ensure workability, strength and sterilization of the needles, but it is generally considered hypoallergenic for most people (unless they have an extremely sensitive nickel allergy). Surgical stainless steel is an alloy which contains several metals that are processed a way to make them bind tightly together so that they are no longer the same as the metals by themselves, which makes this alloy so useful and safe. This tight binding of nickel in surgical stainless steel restricts nickel release, which is needed to interact with the immune system and cause nickel allergic reactions. It is also important to note that medical device manufacturers must comply with strict safety standards when designing and producing syringe needles and similar products to ensure their safety and efficacy. These include consideration of metals release that could cause reactions (including allergy) in humans.
Additionally, nickel allergic reactions require the material to be in direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order for the nickel to be released in amounts that can cause such reactions. Hospital needles are rarely in contact with the skin for more than 5-10 seconds (at most). This is why the European nickel regulation is specifically, and only, for items in direct and prolonged contact with the skin since this accounts for by far the most nickel allergic reactions.
For specific advice on your susceptibility to nickel allergic reactions if you are nickel-allergic, you should consult a dermatologist or other appropriate medical doctor with expertise on nickel allergy.
More info on the use of nickel in medical instruments: nickelinstitute.org/en/about-nickel-and-its-applications/healthcare/
communications[a]nickelinstitute.org
Thank you for your response!
Do I need to switch everything I use to 18/0 stainless steel, say cutlery for instance? I haven't noticed any reaction to cutlery...I'm not wearing any jewelry ATM, going with gloves and it has significantly improved,I'm still on antihistamines.
Is there a connection to nickel reactions and GI issues also?
Probably is
Absolutely. It is disgusting how they do not explain how many foods are high in nickle metal, which cause internal issues.
Milk, for instance...
I was diagnosed as being lactose intolerant... Until a friend convinced me to try raw milk... I had NO ISSUE! Turns out that milk has no nickle metal, naturally out of the cow. Milk ends up being one of the foods with the highest levels of nickle, after it sits in Stainless steel vats, the acidic milk leaches nickle & hexavalent chromium in to the food product.
Do not cook acidic foods, like tomatoe sauce, in stainless steel, or you will have the same effect.
Shoot, once I figured out ingestion/diet was causing my severe lifelong eczema & IBS, I even discovered that my stainless steel Hydroflask was contributing to my illness.
This allergy is severely downplayed.
Take the Paragard "copper" IUD birth control... They told me it wouldn't cause my metal allergies any trouble... I ended up with patches of bald, losing hair, sever skin issues & crippling pain. The doctors refused to believe it was the IUD that contained nickle metal, even though I found in the pharmaceutical information that it should not be implanted in women with nickle metal allergy... & that the issues all started after the implant & that I found many women with similar anecdotal experiences.
I am convinced that public health is the last thing Western Medicine is seeking.
Yes. It's called systemic nickel allergy syndrome and can cause symptoms that can be confused w IBS.
@Heeroneko Yup. They diagnosed me & drugged me with so many things...
I finally figured it out on my own with the help of the internet & studies on the subject that were not relayed to the public.
More & more of us have the issues, I believe due to constant exposure to nickle with stainless steel.
Big Industries would he effected if the public was made aware.
It wasn't until I quit breads(high in nickle) & other foods high in nickel, that I finally had a "regular" gi movement.
I took new earrings on for the first time and 1 day later i feel these things on my skin
Well same here it's been 2 years and I don't wear any jewelry now if just wear any metal jewelry it leave a scar for months
Could a nickel stainless steel allow cause allergy if used for a drying rack? Can nickel leak into the clothing?
Dear A M
Thank you for your message.
For an allergic reaction to nickel to occur, the item releasing nickel has to be in direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Your stainless steel drying rack should be perfectly safe to use as intended because stainless steels do not release sufficient amounts of nickel to cause a nickel allergy. Nickel cannot ‘leak’ into the clothes. Also the rack would not normally be in direct and prolonged contact with skin.
Find out more about nickel allergy here - nickelinstitute.org/science/health-nickel-allergy/
@NickelInstitute Yes, yes they do, when acidic based substances come in to contact with a nickle based stainless steel.
Look in to why milk fresh from a cow, does not contain nickle metal, yet homogenized milk that has sat in stainless steel vats, milk becomes the food with highest levels of nickle metal.
It is important for those of us with the allergy to be aware of avoiding stainless steel when cooking foods high in acid, such as tomato sauce.
I like to use actual silver ware & avoid stainless steel altogether... even the stainless steel without nickle, leaches hexavalent chromium, which is cancerous for all humans.
I like to use cast iron & glass cookware that I have tested for lead (USA doesn't regulate such things very well & often allow the sale of imported lead based cookware)
What about nickel in foods?
Dear @snakeeyes80012,
We published recently a fact sheet on Low Nickel Diet for Nickel-Allergic Individuals Susceptible to Reactions from Oral Nickel Exposure.
You can find it here : nickelinstitute.org/en/science/human-health-fact-sheets/fact-sheet-6-low-nickel-diet/
This document discusses some of the existing low nickel diets made available by clinics, dermatologists, medical doctors, and on the internet. It briefly explains the origins of nickel in food and examines some of the other potential sources of nickel. In particular, sources that are sometimes highlighted by dermatologists and medical doctors but for which data does not conclusively support substantial contribution to nickel intake (e.g., bottled water versus tap water, canned foods, and the use of stainless steel cookware) are addressed.
In the annex you'll find an extensive, non-exhaustive list of foodstuffs that are categorized as high, medium, and low in nickel and expressed in terms of micrograms per kilogram (µg/kg) of food.
More detailed information can be found on website, where we have a webdoc and a fact-sheet dedicated to Nickel Allergic Contact Dermatitis www.nickelinstitute.org/science/health-nickel-allergy
You can also contact us at the following address: communications[a]nickelinstitute.org
Tweezers on my chin. :(
The way I figured out was cuz of my bet in high school my parents thought it was something else untill the doctor told them the truth