Bring on the (actually comfortable) bling.
“The most common allergy experienced by jewelry wearers are nickel allergies,” cautions New York–based board-certified dermatologist. “A lot of affordable jewelry pieces use nickel as the base metal—and with time, friction, and moisture, the skin may begin to feel sensitive. Adhesives used to put costume jewelry together can be another source of allergic contact dermatitis .”
If you’ve experienced irritation from earrings, it’s likely the aforementioned condition, which is “a form of eczema characterized by dry, itchy pink or red patches on the skin caused by exposure to certain chemicals—in this case various metals found in jewelry,” explainsPlatinum and stainless steel tend to be less reactive, making them the best metals for sensitive ears, says Dr. Marchbein.
If your personal style leans toward gold hoops, opt for 14-karat or 18-karat yellow or white gold from a
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