10th September 2018

medicinenet

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Why is my wedding ring irritating my finger?

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Individuals with a history of sensitive skin, eczema, allergies, or atopic dermatitis are more prone to this type of rash. Wedding ring rash is most commonly caused by either an actual allergy to the nickel component of the ring itself or an irritation from the buildup of soap and/or debris under the ring.

Just so, is white gold nickel free?

2. Make sure your jewelry is made of surgical-grade stainless steel or either 14-, 18- or 24-karat yellow gold. White gold may contain nickel. Other nickel-free metals include pure sterling silver, copper, platinum, and titanium.

Are there people allergic to gold?

Most people are not allergic to gold but, rather, to nickel which is a common metal that is added to many gold rings. Nickel allergy is the most common type of metal allergy in the world. I would suggest that you not wear your wedding ring until you have the area checked out by your doctor.

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Is there a test for nickel allergy?

Diagnosis. Your doctor can usually diagnose nickel allergy based on your skin's appearance, and a recent exposure to items that may contain nickel. If the cause of your rash isn't apparent, however, your doctor may recommend a patch test (contact hypersensitivity allergy test).

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What is ringworm and what does it look like?

Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin and is not due to a worm. Ringworm causes a scaly, crusted rash that may appear as round, red patches on the skin. Other symptoms and signs of ringworm include patches of hair loss or scaling on the scalp, itching, and blister-like lesions.

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How do you clean white gold?

To clean your white gold ring, follow the steps outlined below:

Prepare a cleaning solution by mixing mild soap and warm water.
Soak your white gold ring in the solution for 20-30 minutes.
Gently rub the ring using a soft cloth or a soft brush to remove any dirt.

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Do tungsten rings have nickel in them?

Cobalt-binder alloy, on the other hand, can cause a tungsten carbide allergic reaction and can oxidize when the cobalt binds with you skin's natural oils. Virtually all people who are allergic to the nickel in white gold rings, are not allergic to the nickel in tungsten because there is such a small amount.

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What is a nickel allergy?

Nickel allergy is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis — an itchy rash that appears where your skin touches a usually harmless substance. Nickel allergy is often associated with earrings and other jewelry. But nickel can be found in many everyday items, such as coins, zippers, cellphones and eyeglass frames.

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Why does Nickel cause rashes?

An allergic reaction to nickel is one of the most common causes of an itchy skin rash. It can also cause other changes in the skin, such as redness and blistering. Once it has developed, a nickel allergy is unlikely to go away. The only way to treat a nickel allergy is to avoid all items and foods containing nickel.

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Is a nickel toxic?

Nickel toxicity, specifically, was evaluated by researchers at Michigan State University who found it presented a multi-tiered toxic attack. First, nickel causes essential metal imbalances. It severely disrupts enzyme action and regulation. Finally, it causes and contributes to a high amount of oxidative stress.

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What foods are high in nickel?

Whole wheat, whole grain, rye, oat, millet, buckwheat, cocoa, chocolate, tea, gelatin, baking powder, soy products, red kidney beans, legumes: Peas, lentils, peanut, soya beans and chickpeas, dried fruits, canned foods, beverages, strong licorice, and certain vitamin supplements.

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Is nickel a carcinogen?

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that some nickel compounds are carcinogenic to humans and that metallic nickel may possibly be carcinogenic to humans. The EPA has determined that nickel refinery dust and nickel subsulfide are human carcinogens.

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Is stainless steel toxic to humans?

When using stainless steel cookware, know that deeply scratched and pitted pans can cause metals (nickel and chromium) to migrate into food in trace amounts. These are not toxic elements, so there is not really cause for concern unless you have a specific allergy or sensitivity.

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What is the safest cookware?

The new age kitchen ware available on the market right now has been improved drastically and healthy cookware is now a norm. Since the Teflon non-stick era, steel and aluminum cookware are now coated with complex premium materials such as stone, diamond, marble, ceramic, titanium, and porcelain.

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Which saucepans are safest?

What Are the Safest Cookware Options?

Ceramic Cookware and Bakeware. I am a huge fan of X-trema Cookware since I got several of their pans for Christmas a few years ago.
Cast Iron Cookware.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron and Stoneware.
Regular Stoneware.
Glass and Corningware.
Stainless Steel.

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Are granite pans safe to use?

The ceramic-reinforced on -stick coating based on German technology, lends metal spoons to be used freely as it is scratch resistant. Prestige Granite cookware is compatible with both Gas and Induction top cooking. There is ease of cleaning as there is no food clinging to the surface and it is dishwasher safe too.

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Is greenpan non toxic?

One of the reasons Greenpan is green is that it's products are 100 percent PFOA- and PTFE-free. Traditional non-stick pans like Dupont's Teflon-based nonstick cookware use PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), which is a synthetic chemical that's used to manufacture PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene).

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Is Teflon toxic?

Teflon Toxicity in Humans. In humans, Teflon toxicity causes polymer fume fever, a temporary, intense, though not very serious influenza-like syndrome. Only a few cases have been reported of people going to the hospital from overheated Teflon. Birds dying is enough for me to know Teflon is not safe in my food.

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Is enameled cast iron safe to use?

Enamel cast iron cookware is healthy and safe to use. Unlike pure cast iron, this utensils don't interact with your food, so you can cook any type of food in them including tomatoes and other acidic foods. Enamel coating provides a non-stick surface that makes cooking easy without food sticking to the bottom.

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