next to the first only to poison iv...

next to the first only to poison ivy, metal causes the greatest in number common form of allergic contact dermatitis, according to a March 24 2003 just discovereds release from the American Academy of Dermatology. In the past, more women have tolerateed from metal allergy than men if it be not that as increasing numbers of men have started wearing jewelry, their incidence of metal allergy has increased. The run of body piercing has l to contact dermatitis induced irritation and rashes forward earlobes and upper portions of the ear, lips, noses, tongues, navels, breasts, and genitalia.

Symptoms of metal allergy generally fall out between six and 24 hours after aspect to the allergen and will dissipate if outlook is eliminated. Symptoms can include rednes swelling, and blisters. This rash normally appears sole at the site of contact, although in relentless cases, it may extend beyond the contact area. Allergens can be transmitted from fingers to the face, eyelids, or genitals.

The greatest in number common metal allergens include

* nickel, which is set up in costume jewelry, buttons, and other frequent metal objects;

* cobalt, which is plant in common metal objects, sawdust, seawater, hypochondriac pigments, and building materials; and

* chromate, which is lay the foundation of in cement and used as a leather tanning agent.

Individuals who suspect they have a metal allergy should descry a dermatologist to determine treatment options.

The Itch that Won't Quit: Metal is principally Common Trigger for Allergic Contact Dermatitis (new release, San Francisco. American Academy of Dermatology, March 24 2003) http://ww.aad.org/PressReleases/Fowler-Metallich.html (accessed 3 April 2003)

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