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Allergic reactions come in all shapes and sizes, but it\u2019s easy to automatically associate it with the food you eat. Occasionally, there will be mentions of allergies to bee stings, but a reaction to jewellery is not usually easily identified, nor talked about in detail. <\/p>

How to identify<\/strong><\/span> <\/h2>

Seeing your skin turn green after wearing your favourite\u00a0vintage necklace<\/a> can be worrying. Fortunately, that is not a sign of an allergic reaction. This is what happens when the acids on your skin (or the ingredients in the body cream you\u2019re using) react with the metals, causing the metal to oxidise. Sweating also quickens the process of oxidation because of the amount of moisture released. <\/p>

While this mean that the green stain is largely harmless, take note if your skin shows other signs of distress<\/a>. Some common symptoms include swelling, itchiness, and your skin turning red, but it varies from person to person. Extreme signs like a burning sensation, blistering, and even bleeding may also happen if you\u2019re allergic to your jewellery. These symptoms are likely to take a long time to dissipate once you\u2019ve removed the item as well. <\/p>

What you might be allergic to<\/strong><\/span> <\/h2>

Allergic reactions occur when your immune system attacks a harmless substance to stop its path into your body. For jewellery allergies, it is not much different. <\/p>

Nickel allergy<\/strong> is the most common, with nearly 20% of people experiencing either blistering or dry skin<\/a> when this metal comes into contact with their skin. Most of the time, nickel is mixed with other metals, so your jewellery might have trace amounts of it, which your skin might be sensitive to. Nickel easily dissolves, forming salts that easily enters the skin, causing reactions. <\/p>

Copper and cobalt<\/strong> are two other metals that have been known to cause allergic reactions. Copper is favoured for producing a lovely red tint that gives rose gold metal its iconic shade, while cobalt is used to increase the durability of jewellery. <\/p>

Reactions to silver and gold<\/strong> are two rarer forms of allergies, but that doesn't mean it\u2019s not possible. Gold allergies can be more severe, as the reaction may last up to a month from contact.<\/p>

Okay so, now what? If you're looking for tips, scroll back up and check out our top five tips to help you with this problem!<\/p>

Lee Hui Bing<\/em><\/p>

Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p>

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