The increasingly popular trend of body piercing has led to an increase in allergic reactions to nickel. In the 1980s the incidence of allergy to nickel was approximately 10% (Beth, 2006).
Although obtaining ear piercings is a common way to ... materials like surgical stainless steel, titanium, or gold to minimize the risk of allergic reactions. Jewelry containing nickel should ...
Before you get a piercing, find out if you're allergic to any metals ... surgical stainless steel solid gold (not gold-filled or gold-plated) niobium titanium If you think the shop isn't clean enough, ...
Women were overrepresented in the gold-allergic group ... the presence of dental gold and gold piercings; (7) regular or occasional use of facial cosmetics and sunscreen on the body or face ...