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Recently we've been hearing that some of these band members
are being diagnosed with nickel allergy resulting in a huge impact in their
ability to play their metallic instruments that contain nickel.
The students, band teachers, and parents should be aware that while this is a growing problem, professional musicians have long considered allergic contact dermatitis an occupational hazard. Brass, woodwinds, and string instruments may all contain nickel. The pressure, friction, and moisture related to sweat and saliva make nickel allergy symptoms worse. When you add in the warmer temperatures of May and the fact that some of these concerts are held outside, you can have real problems!
Those problems are uncomfortable nickel allergy symptoms such
as red rashes, bumps on the skin, moderate to severe itching, swelling,
blisters, or crusting skin. These
symptoms are generally isolated to the area in contact with nickel.
In addition to the obvious concerns where metal touches a
person's hands and lips, some guitarists are
allergic to the nickel found in their guitar strings and violinists find their metal
chin rest creates allergy symptoms. Wherever
there is nickel, there can be problems.
Diagnosing nickel allergy at an early age may actually be a
benefit as there are answers available to help control the symptoms. A visit to a dermatologist or an allergist
should be the first line of defense.
Once nickel allergy is confirmed, there are remedies for these
musicians. Band instruments and other metals should be tested for the presence
of nickel. Minute concentrations of
nickel can be easily detected by using Nickel Alert™ from NoNickel.com. This product can show a positive nickel
result in seconds and is safe to use on any band equipment.
Once the source of the problem has been identified, there
are other resolutions. Acoustic
guitarists may select from bronze, copper, or nylon strings that should not
cause allergic reactions. Plastic
mouthpieces are available for woodwind and brass instruments. In some cases, wearing gloves may prevent an
allergic reaction.
It seems that nickel allergies remain for life, so learning
about this problem now can help these young people forestall future days of
discomfort. We at NoNickel.com are
nickel allergy experts and want to help people find ways to protect themselves
from nickel allergy. We offer current information
along with certified nickel free products on our website. If musical instruments are causing problems,
it is likely that earrings and belt buckles are doing the same. We have some beautiful nickel free earrings along
with nickel free belts and belt buckles for children, teens, and adults. If there are favorite jewelry items that can't
be discarded, we also offer a nickel barrier, Nickel Guard™ that will safely
protect skin from nickel contact. We are
here to help!
With Mother's Day coming up on May 13th, we enjoy
the memories of special times with the exceptional women who have had a lasting
and positive influence in our lives.
It's our chance to show our appreciation to them for being there for us;
their sacrifices, wisdom, advice, and unconditional love that helped make us
who we are today.
As we get older, we begin to see these praiseworthy
paradigms as individuals, not just as our mom, aunt, or friend. A good start
would be recognizing that she may be allergic to that fabulous jewelry found
just for her. This Mother's Day, show the celebrated lady ways to avoid those
miserable nickel allergy symptoms that come with wearing certain earrings,
watches, or belt buckles.
Maybe that fabulous jewelry is labeled "hypoallergenic"
or "for sensitive skin", so it's a safe bet, right? Maybe not.
In the US, these terms mean little as there is no standard being
regulated by the government. These
labels may mean absolutely nothing, or they may refer to the coating of a
nickel free overlay that will erode over time allowing the nickel in the base
metal to come in contact with the skin.
It seems to us that these meaningless terms have discouraged the nickel
allergic population to the point of giving up on wearing jewelry to avoid those
telltale red, itchy rashes.
To restore the faith of those with nickel allergy, we
created Certified Nickel Free™ products.
We test every one of our products to assure they are completely free of
nickel and we guarantee them to never test positive for nickel. Certified nickel free refers to the base
metal and any overlay. We understand
nickel allergy and want to be a resource for those suffering with this problem.
Our nickel free jewelry line includes classic sterling
silver earrings, stunning handmade nickel free earrings, many featuring
Swarovski crystals, nickel free watches, and rings. We also offer nickel free
belts and nickel free belt buckles.
Back to that fabulous jewelry - two suggestions: safely and easily test for nickel using
Nickel Alert™. If there is a positive test, protect Mom's skin by using Nickel
Guard™, a lacquer designed to bond with the metal to create a protective
coating. Another idea? Keep that
fabulous jewelry for yourself and buy Mom beautiful handcrafted, unique, and
certified nickel free jewelry offered at NoNickel.com.
Celebrate your special loved ones in every way possible
this Mother's Day!
Don't Let Nickel Allergy Scare You Away From Having Fun!
Halloween is such a great time of year: candy, costumes and carved pumpkins. But if you have nickel allergy, you know that finding nickel free costume props can be a little scary. Typically, the inexpensive jewelry and accessories used to adorn costumes are laden with nickel because it is durable and cheap.
Very few online costume sites mention the material the accessory is made of, so it is difficult to shop for safe items.
Items that may contain nickel:
- Belts and buckles (think cowboys and pirates)
- Boning in corsets
- Bracelets
- Canes, staffs, pitch forks
- Earrings
- Eye glass frames
- Gold-especially white and yellow 10k and 14k
- Grills for teeth (think rapper)
- Hair pins and clips
- Hand bag clutches
- Headbands
- Heirloom jewelry
- Metal buttons and snaps
- Necklaces
- Rings
- Suspender clips
- Swords and sabers
- Tiaras
- Wands- magical of course!
- Watches
- Wings- fairy/angel
- Zippers
If you are unsure if an item contains nickel, don't wait for your skin to tell you! Nickel Alert™ nickel detection kit can quickly and easily test for nickel in anything metal saving you from a painful rash.
Once nickel is detected, apply clinically proven Nickel Guard™ nickel barrier coating to ensure there is no direct skin to metal contact and no nickel allergy rash.
Dressing up for Halloween is too much fun to give up. Simply use Nickel Alert and Nickel Guard, the Nickel Solution™ kit to avoid a nickel allergy rash.
