ATHENA ALLERGY INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE PRODUCT FOR WOMEN SENSITIVE TO JEWELRY
Women who have an allergy or sensitivity to jewelry now have a new option to protect themselves from nickel contact thanks to the launch of an innovative product by Athena Allergy, Inc. Available through on line retailers and skin care specialists, Nickel Solution is a unique two-part system that detects nickel in metal items and then protects against a rash, a side effect of nickel contact.
Research shows that 36% if US women develop a rash from wearing jewelry. Nickel, the culprit responsible for the rash, produces more allergic reactions than all other metals combined.
Studies show the increase in ear and body piercing has caused nickel sensitivity to grow at alarming rates. The problem is no longer female-specific; the rate of affected males is also rising. An allergy or sensitivity to nickel, a life-long ailment, can cause ACD- allergic contact dermatitis. They symptoms include a red, itchy rash that may swell. The skin can also develop welts or hives and cracks or fissures. The most common sites of nickel-related dermatitis are the earlobes, neck, and wrist, where metal makes skin contact. In children, one of the most common signs of nickel allergy is a rash on the central abdomen from snaps, buttons, jean studs and belt buckles.
Nickel is widely used because it adds durability to softer metals like gold and is a common component in the base metal of plated items. As plating wears, even in "nickel-free" items where nickel is still present in the base metal, exposure can occur.
How is Nickel Solution used? The kit contains two solutions: Nickel Alert and Nickel Guard. Nickel Alert is an up dated and consumer friendly dimethylglyoxime (dmg spot) test that tests for the presence of nickel - even in trace amounts. Two drops of Nickel Alert are applied to a cotton swab and then rubbed on the metal item such as watches, buttons, eyeglasses, jean studs and belt buckles. If the cotton swab turns pink, then nickel has been detected. The test takes less than one minute. Nickel Guard is a clinically proven clear coating that successfully prevents exposure to nickel. It allows an individual to wear any type of jewelry or metal without triggering a reaction. Nickel Guard does not contain toluene, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate which are common ingredients in nail polishes that can lead to further sensitization for nickel allergic individuals.
For further information about nickel allergy or to order Nickel Solution, visit http://www.athenaallergy.com/welcome.htm
I hope the test would be successful!
Luke Hamilton
Posted by: ear nose throat | March 23, 2010 at 10:24 AM