Allergy Due to Artificial Jewellery

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“Allergy due to Artificial Jewellery” Submitted To Mam Rakhshanda Submitted By Fatima Azhar Roll No. 11050814-048 Subject Haematology Department Zoology Program M.Sc “J” Semester Fourth Table of contents Sr. No. | Contents | Page No. | 1 | Introduction | 3 | 2 | Other reasons to react to jewellery | 4 | 3 | How do I know if my jewellery contains nickel? | 4 | 4 | Who is affected by jewellery allergy? | 5 | 5 | What is a nickel? | 6 | 6 | Nickel allergy | 6 | 7 | Nickel allergy tracked to a single receptor | 6 | 8 | Symptoms | 7 | 9 | Causes | 8 | 10 | Risk factors | 8 | 11 | Tests and diagnosis | 9 | 12 | Treatments and drugs | 10 | 13 | Life styles and home remedies | 10 | 14 | Prevention | 11 | 15 | References | 13 | Allergy due to Artificial Jewellery 1) Introduction Jewellery allergy is a common cause of contact allergic dermatitis. Most jewellery allergy is caused by the metal “nickel” which is used in the manufacture of precious metal alloys. In less expensive jewellery, nickel is often used in the base metal which is then plated with gold or silver. Many people who believe that they are allergic to gold or silver jewellery are actually allergic to nickel, which can occur as a trace element in gold or silver or has been used in the manufacture of gold jewellery to whiten and/or strengthen the piece. In affected individuals, dermatitis (eczema) develops in places where nickel-containing metal is touching the skin. The most common sites of jewellery allergy are the earlobes (from earrings), the fingers (from rings),

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