Platinum allergy?

Scarlett'sBag

Scarlett'sBag

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#1
Has anyone ever heard of someone being allergic to platinum? I thought it isn't possible to be allergic to that metal however my my left ring finger has been reacting to my wedding band. I know it's platinum because I picked it out myself at Tiffanys three years ago. Any thoughts?
 
#3
i have a nickel allergy that causes me to stay away from white gold. i am fine with yellow gold but prefer white metal. i have used platinum and have no problem with it. what kind of reaction are you having with your ring? if it is a wide band sometimes it is the moisture getting under it and causing itching and white looking skin that will become red if it is scratched.:yes:
 
#4
i have a friend who's husband is allergic to metals (even platinum and titanium). within 30 minutes to an hour of prolonged contact he gets a raised weepy itchy rash. it's apparently really rare though.

i would say that since it's just showing up after years, it's more likely that you're getting water or something trapped under your ring. sometimes my ring finger starts to get a scaley rash b/c of trapped water and work chemicals (usually if my rings get much tighter or looser). has your ring size recently gone up or down?
 
#6
Allergic reactions can take some time to develop, but 3 years would be very unsual but not impossible. I agree with Queen, it sounds like irritation is developing from moisture or reaction from ring + soap/lotion ect..

Hopefully you're not allergic to Platinum.
 
#7
I went into a fit a few days ago thinking that I had a nickel allergy. (seriously webmd and the web is horrible for checking symptoms, I swear sometimes I think I'll convince myself I have testicular cancer!) haha but anyways! I found that just as people have said it's possible but very rare.

I'd first clean the rings and leave them off for a few days. Dry then off properly and then try them on again to see if the irritation is still there. After trying again and the symptoms are still there I would get tested by a allergy specialist.
 
#8
queen said:
i have a nickel allergy that causes me to stay away from white gold. i am fine with yellow gold but prefer white metal. i have used platinum and have no problem with it. what kind of reaction are you having with your ring? if it is a wide band sometimes it is the moisture getting under it and causing itching and white looking skin that will become red if it is scratched.:yes:
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This happened when I started wearing a thick band ring. Moisture and soap was staying under the ring and irritating me. It got so bad that I had to leave it off for a few days and put ointment on it. I now make sure I dry under it every time I wash and never wear it whilst in the shower/bath etc. I don't get the irritation anymore.
 
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whoops said:
I went into a fit a few days ago thinking that I had a nickel allergy. (seriously webmd and the web is horrible for checking symptoms, I swear sometimes I think I'll convince myself I have testicular cancer!) haha but anyways! I found that just as people have said it's possible but very rare.

I'd first clean the rings and leave them off for a few days. Dry then off properly and then try them on again to see if the irritation is still there. After trying again and the symptoms are still there I would get tested by a allergy specialist.
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LMAO...I agree; webMD's "diagnosis" (I use the term veryyy loosely) can be a bit off sometimes!

I agree; try to clean and dry the ring, take a few days off from wear, and see what happens.
 
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Scarlett'sBag said:
Has anyone ever heard of someone being allergic to platinum? I thought it isn't possible to be allergic to that metal however my my left ring finger has been reacting to my wedding band. I know it's platinum because I picked it out myself at Tiffanys three years ago. Any thoughts?
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do you leave your rings on when you wash your hands?

soap under the ring could be irritating your skin.

edit: oops, i just saw someone already mentioned this :P
 
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