Allergy to gold - dangerous jewelry

Allergy to gold is a problem that is being faced more and more often. And all because of the fact that instead of pure gold in the hands of buyers gets jewelry with a mass of harmful alloys, which cause an allergic reaction. Let's look at the symptoms of an allergy to gold, find out how to cure it and, of course, how to avoid it.

Some people can not afford to wear gold jewelry, it's not the cost of the product, but that after a gold chain or earrings there is a terrible allergy. The allergy is accompanied by a strong itch and a small red rash, sometimes it comes to drainage.

Are you surprised that there is an allergy to gold? Of course, on pure 100% gold without various impurities, allergic reactions were not recorded. But here on ornaments in which manufacturers add alloys, the allergy can be shown at any. Most often, metals such as chromium, nickel, manganese, cobalt and other substances are added to the alloy of gold, which cause allergies.

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Whether there is an allergy on gold?

Whether there is an allergy on gold? Yes, sometimes! If you notice that there is a trace in the form of a red swelling or rash after you have vilified the golden ornament, you are allergic to gold.

The first thing you need to do is consult about what alloys are in your jewelry, knowing the composition of the golden thing can easily reveal the allergen, that is what caused the allergy to gold.

It is a mistake to think that the allergy to gold is manifested only in those who are predisposed to allergic reactions. It is enough to buy a gold ornament of improper quality, for example, a chain, as after the first socks on the neck a distinct red trace appears.

The main allergic pathogen, which is very often added to the gold alloy - is nickel. It is used because it has low cost and excellent characteristics - stiffness and whitening effect.

In order not to become a victim of an allergy to gold, try wearing jewelry made of silver, since they do not cause allergic reactions. If you can not abandon the gold jewelry, then buy the highest gold sample and only the proven, certified stores and stores. This will give you a guarantee that the gold jewelry will not cause allergies to gold.

Causes of allergy to gold

The reasons for the allergy to gold are no longer a mystery and they are all hidden in gold itself, more precisely in its alloy. The common cause of allergy to gold is nickel, which is contained in the alloy. In general, nickel is used in white gold alloys, since it has low cost, very strong, that is, it is poorly subjected to deformations and, most importantly, has a whitening effect.

Allocate the following causes of allergy to gold:

1. One of the reasons for the allergy to gold is that jewelry is not removed during washing, bathing or elementary washing of hands. In the decorations are particles of detergents that gradually penetrate into the pores of the skin and as a result cause an allergic reaction. As a result, allergic symptoms appear, not gold, but detergents.

To avoid allergies, flush decorations with water and do not forget to remove them before using household chemicals. By the way, when using detergents for gold jewelry, your jewelry may darken, but all because of the reaction between the precious metal, alloys that are added to it and a detergent with active chemical additives.

2. If you are allergic to yellow gold, then the reason is not in the nickel, but in the low quality of the product. Most often, because you bought a gold jewelry with a low gold content. In order to get rid of an allergic reaction, just buy high-grade gold, usually it helps.
3. Another cause of allergy to gold in the individual intolerance of certain alloys and metals. Very often zinc, copper and even silver are added to the gold alloy. If you are allergic to one of the above metals, then give up gold jewelry or buy jewelry of high quality, without impurities.

Virtually all causes of allergy to gold are in a poor-quality product. Therefore, carefully buy jewelry, so as not to become another victim of an allergy to gold.

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Symptoms of allergies to gold

Symptoms of allergies to gold appear with prolonged contact of the jewelry with the skin. Let's look at the main symptoms of an allergy to gold.

You are allergic to gold if:

• After you vilify the golden ornament, a rash appears on the body.
• The rash appears not only on the spot where the decoration was. So, in especially severe cases, if you wore a gold bracelet, then the rash can be not only on the hand, but also on the face, back, stomach, that is, throughout the body.
• The brightest symptom of an allergy to gold is pruritus and tingling. These signs of allergy to gold make themselves felt after 20-30 minutes of contact with the body decoration.
• In some cases, the allergy manifests itself instantly, the main symptoms are: red rashes with swelling and watery blisters that resemble small burns.

If you have any of the symptoms described above, see a doctor immediately. In order to relieve you of pain and allergies to gold, the doctor must treat the affected area with a solution or ointment that contain corticosteroids.

In very severe cases, patients are prescribed antibiotics, since the risk of infection is possible. Prevent the severe consequences of allergies to gold can and yourself, it is enough not to scratch redness, as this will lead to damage to the skin and bacterial infection. If the allergy to gold turns into a serious infectious disease, then one tooth symptoms will not be limited. There may be blisters, sores on any part of the body. All this is possible in the event that you have an allergy to nickel, so try to wear jewelry of high quality with a minimum of impurities.

Allergy to white gold

The allergy to white gold, like the allergy to yellow or red gold, is due to the alloys that are part of the gold jewelry. In white gold palladium is added, it gives white gold jewelry, brilliance, beauty. Palladium is an expensive and rather rare metal, but even it can have an allergy.

A cheaper additive to the decoration - nickel, it is often the cause of allergies to white gold. Unlike palladium, nickel has a low cost and strong whitening effect, in addition, it gives the product strength, which is very important for jewelry that can easily be deformed.

Allergy to white gold of high quality can arise and because of the use of deodorant. Deodorant acts as a factor that promotes the development of an allergic reaction to precious metals and enhances its manifestations. If you notice irritation or redness on the body and think that this is a sign of an allergy to gold, then for a while give up the product and try to minimize the consequences of an allergic reaction.

Diagnosis of allergy to gold

Diagnosis of allergy to gold involves the use of several techniques that give the most accurate results and help to identify the allergen, that is, the source of allergy.

A correct and accurate diagnosis of allergy to gold can be made after a comprehensive examination, but not after one analysis. The first stage of a comprehensive examination is a reception from an allergist doctor. The doctor asks about the beginning of the disease, about complaints, about the symptoms and features of the disease. And only after this, certain methods of diagnosing allergies to gold are assigned.

How to diagnose allergies to gold?

After talking with an allergist, you will have to pass several tests in order to identify the true cause of the disease.

• Skin diagnostic method - diagnosis is performed by scratching or pricking the skin using the putative allergen. This is the most safe and painless method of diagnosis.
• The method of studying antibodies - the essence of this method is to take blood to identify the cause of an allergic reaction and to search for antibodies.
• Elimination tests - the essence of the method is that in order to identify the allergen it must be removed. That is, with a possible allergy to gold, you need to temporarily give up gold jewelry and follow allergic symptoms. If the rash and redness are gone, then you are really allergic to gold, if the symptoms are left, then the reason is not in the decoration.
• Provocative tests are a dangerous method of diagnosis, since it assumes the direct use of an allergen to observe symptoms. This method of diagnosing allergy to gold is carried out only in the presence of a doctor who can immediately provide medical assistance.

Precisely diagnose allergy to gold can only be after a series of tests and examination by a doctor. Since, it will give the most accurate picture of the cause of the allergy and will make up the right treatment plan.

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Treatment of allergies to gold

Treating allergies to gold is a rather complex process, since an allergic reaction to the metal does not appear immediately. It may take about a month, or even more, until your skin shows the first signs of an allergy to gold. The allergy is treated very slowly, as well as it is manifested. After the beginning of treatment, unpleasant sensations and visible traces on the body can remain for a month.

The main principle of treating allergies to gold is to remove the jewelry and avoid contact of the stimulus with the skin. For the treatment of allergies use special ointments that accelerate the process of skin regeneration. If you want to quickly get rid of signs of an allergy to gold, then buy one of these ointments, like:

• prednisolone.
• polcortolone.
• hydrocortisone.
• Advantan.

These are potent drugs, so when using them, you should carefully read the instructions. The main precautions: apply a thin layer and use no more than three times a day, the course of treatment is not more than a week.

Another good drug that allows you to quickly remove toxins with allergies to metals - Phytosorbovit Plus (an active biological supplement). The drug relieves allergies due to medicinal herbs that are included in its composition. The drug is a powder that must be taken before meals for two weeks.

Ordinary anti-allergic drugs in the treatment of allergies to gold do not help. If you need a really effective remedy for allergies, be sure to consult a doctor who will give you the best treatment.

Prevention of allergies to gold

Allergy to gold can cause a product of poor quality. So, for example, low-grade gold can contain about 30 percent pure metal, and the remaining 70 percent is an admixture of other metals that make a gold product more attractive and stiffer. Prevention of allergy to gold involves the purchase of only quality products, the percentage of pure gold in which more than 60.

Another way to prevent allergies to gold - treatment of jewelry antiseptic. If you wear gold earrings, which may have caused allergies, then you need to take off the jewelry for the night. And in any case do not take a bath in the jewelry, as this will only increase the allergy to gold.

You are probably wondering what to do with allergenic ornaments. The best option is to no longer wear jewelry, or wear, but not more than an hour or two, otherwise the allergy to gold will again make itself felt.