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There are four major types of medicines for metal allergies. [1] Ointment to suppress inflammation (= topical steroid) [2] Oral medicine to suppress itching (= antihistamine oral medicine) [3] Medicines for improving constitution (= Kampo, others) [4] Medicine to apply to metal products (= coating agent) Each has advantages and disadvantages, so I would like to tell you in detail. By the way, I write this column not as a medical expert, but as an expert in metals and jewelry materials. I write in simple words as much as possible, and my first priority is to make it actually useful. What is metal allergy in the first place? Metal allergy […]

“I’ve developed a metal allergy to my favorite pierced earrings, so can you coat them?” “What does the coating actually look like?” I’m going to have a consultation like that. In addition, “I want to wear these earrings casually as accessories, so if they are made from tantalum or hafnium and cost more than 100,000 yen, it’s a little expensive…” For this kind of person, we are telling you that it would be good to coat your pierced earrings or your favorite pierced earrings. So today, I would like to write in detail about the coating for metal allergies. Coating is just an emergency measure As a major premise, I […]

From a long time ago “If you are parasitized by a parasite such as tapeworm, you will not develop metal allergies.” “A little while ago, everyone had parasites in their bodies, so they didn’t have metal allergies. The people now are clean and no longer have parasites, and at the same time more people are suffering from metal allergies. “ I was listening to such a story. What about the reality? There is a Meguro Parasitological Museum in the neighborhood, and I investigated it in detail, so I would like to write it. What is a parasite? There are many types of parasites. There are also types that parasitize the […]

One of my most frequently asked questions is, “Should I do a metal allergy patch test before buying a ring?” Certainly, in jewelry shops around the world, it is written as “If you have a metal allergy, we recommend that you take a patch test for metal allergies in advance.” However, we are telling our customers that it is okay not to have a metal allergy test. Why is that? I would like to tell you in detail. There are two methods for testing metal allergies There are two main methods for testing the reaction of metal allergies: the contact test (48-hour closed patch test) and the blood test (lymphocyte […]

White gold is an alloy containing metals (palladium and nickel) that are prone to metal allergies. Today I would like to write more about white gold metal allergies. Perhaps the reader of this column may have chosen white gold, which was more affordable than platinum at the time of purchase, and suffered from metal allergies. But now that the materials for white gold, palladium and gold, are skyrocketing, it’s safe to assume that the purchase wasn’t a failure. I think that the price will probably be quite high now, so if you can’t wear it due to metal allergies, you may consider remaking it. I would like to tell you […]

I often hear that people with metal allergies are more likely to have mouth ulcers due to dental metal. Recently, I was interested in titanium used for implants and dental metals, and had the opportunity to investigate in detail, ask a dentist, and show me a catalog, so I would like to summarize the metal allergies of dental metals. think. There are three main metal parts used for dental treatment Dental metal for coverings and fillings Implant Orthodontic brackets and wires For each, I would like to summarize in detail the types of metals used. Metal allergies to dental metals can spread systemically Metal allergies can be broadly classified into […]

“Do brass accessories cause metal allergies?” “Is brass bad for you? Is it toxic?” You may be asked questions like this. You are worried about the safety of brass accessories. So today, I would like to write in detail about brass metal allergies and other disadvantages, as well as their causes and countermeasures. What is brass? The alloy of copper (element symbol: Cu) and zinc (element symbol: Zn) is collectively called brass. It is manufactured by adding zinc to molten copper. In familiar places, 5-yen coins are made of brass, and other alloys such as brass instruments are characterized by their golden color. Why are there so many brass products […]

Many people wear wedding rings on a daily basis, but some people may have some skin problems. Itching, redness, swelling, and eczema often occur where the ring touches. The first thing that comes to mind is metal allergies, but metal allergies are not the only cause of irritation. It can be said that the fingers of the hand are the places where you have the most opportunities to touch various things in your whole body. Do you remember touching something that you wear? You should also suspect that your ring is dirty or has a skin infection. Mechanism of rash (= eczema) When your skin becomes red and itchy, you […]

“Is there a way to test for metal allergies at home?” “I would like to do a patch test for metal allergies myself.Is it possible only at medical institutions (clinics)? “ “Isn’t there a test kit that allows you to test for metal allergies yourself?” We often receive such inquiries and consultations. So today, I would like to write about the methods of patch testing for metal allergies that you can do yourself, what you can and cannot do, and simple methods. What is a metal allergy patch test? Even if you say metal allergy, depending on the type of metal, the metal that reacts and the metal that does […]