Atopic dermatitis is an allergic disease that continues to increase in modern society and can be said to be a national disease.
The reason why some people heal when they grow up as a child is that the barrier function of the skin is weak when they are children, and that function develops when they grow up, so there are cases where it improves as they grow up.
Recently, there are some who do not heal even when they grow up, and some who develop it after they grow up.
The main symptom is chronic eczema with strong itching. What kind of disease is atopic dermatitis in the first place, and how do you distinguish it from normal eczema?
Also, what are the precautions when using accessories for atopic dermatitis?
This time, I will explain about wedding rings, which have a special meaning among accessories.
What is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis is a disease in which a person with a genetic allergy has repeated itchy eczema as a result of various actions in the living environment.
It is said that if a family member has allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis, or if the person has such a disease, the probability of developing atopic dermatitis is high. I have.
In addition, it is said that atopy is also caused by the large amount of Ige antibodies (causing substances that cause allergic reactions to mites, etc.) in the blood even if there is no history of these.
Previously, atopy was thought to be allergic, but nowadays it is known that weak skin barrier function is also involved.
In the first place, the skin consists of three layers: epidermis, dermis, and panniculus adipos. The epidermis has a stratum corneum, which plays an important role in keeping the skin hydrated.
In addition, the stratum corneum has a barrier function that prevents the invasion of harmful substances. It has been reported that many people with atopic dermatitis cannot maintain the barrier function of the skin because the function of making filaggrin, which is important for the barrier function of the skin, is genetically weak.
These people are horny and unable to retain sufficient water, resulting in extremely dry skin and causing atopic dermatitis.
In a more recent study, patients with atopic dermatitis have less ceramide, which supports the barrier function of the skin, and are sensitive to stimuli that are nothing to healthy people, causing itching. I know that.
Things to keep in mind when choosing a wedding ring for those who suffer from atopy
As mentioned above, atopic dermatitis has a weaker skin barrier function and tends to overreact to external stimuli than normal skin, so even if a wedding ring is made, it will cause metal allergies. There is a risk of developing redness and itching.
Therefore, when making a wedding ring, I think it’s a good idea to exclude materials that are prone to allergies and choose a ring.
First of all, among the metals used as accessories, the ones that should be avoided are nickel, cobalt, tin, palladium, chromium, iron, aluminum and copper. These are metals that melt with sweat and are easily ionized.
Next, metals that are relatively free from allergies include platinum, silver, gold, and iridium.
And there are metals such as tantalum, titanium, zirconium, niobium, and hafnium as metals that do not have to worry about allergies. Especially, tantalum with high purity (99.98% or more) is highly safe.
Also, be aware that some alloys that are a mixture of metals may contain metals that are prone to allergies.
White gold is an alloy of gold mixed with palladium. Platinum 900 is an alloy that uses 10% palladium. Silver 925 is an alloy mixed with 7.5% copper. 18K gold uses 12.5% each of silver and copper. In addition, about half of pink gold is copper. Surgical stainless steel is also an alloy of iron mixed with nickel, chromium and molybdenum.
Both are wise to avoid as they are prone to allergic reactions when mixed.
In addition, silver plating and rhodium plating often use metals that are prone to allergies to the base metal, and the rhodium plating base is mostly nickel-plated, so the plating peels off. There is a concern that it will be affected when it happens.
Simple design, mirror finish is recommended
Besides the type of metal, there are also design precautions.
If dirt or germs collect on the back of the ring, it can be irritating and cause irritation. It is safer to choose a simple design, avoiding complicated shapes and designs.
If the surface is finished with a “mirror finish” with less unevenness, dirt will not easily adhere. Also, when engraving the initials and date on the inside, the deeper it is, the easier it is for dirt to collect, so I think it is better to avoid engraving, but if you really want to engrave an anniversary, the minimum Try to keep your rings and fingers clean.
Considering the above, there are many rings that even atopy people can wear.
At TOKYO DIAMOND, we carefully select materials and make wedding rings that are made with consideration for atopy, such as design and other specifications.
We would like to introduce production examples along with comments from customers who have problems with atopy who actually placed an order, so please have a look here.
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