Is it possible to be allergic to silicon earrings?

Am I allergic to earrings? What should I do?

• I got my ears pierced when I was 13. I use to wear earrings all the time (the cheap ones but they are labelled hypoallergenic) and I had no problems at all. However when I was 17 my ear lobes use to swell and bleed when I wore earrings for over a day and I had no idea why and didn't think it could be because I was allergic to them since I was fine wearing earrings everyday for the past 4 years. I only wore earrings maybe about 5 times a year only for like half a day or else my ears lobes would get swollen and sore. I even brought a $99 pair of earrings (I think it's sterling silver but I'm not sure) and my lobes would swell up.. I want to get my cartilage pierced and I'm scared that the earring given will cause a reaction and scarring. Any suggestions? I think I'm allergic to earrings but I don't understand why I was fine for the first 4 years and I'm not sure what material I'm allergic too.. I don't know what to do anymore.

• Answer:

  If you have an allergic reaction to earrings, you should wear some that are hypo allergenic. When you wear earrings that are made from certain metals such as titanium you will find that your ears will not reject these earrings. Anyone that is allergic to earrings should know about their choices, and they will find that there are many kinds to choose from when you shop from earrings that are made from titanium. Anyone that has an allergic reaction to earrings will tell you that titanium earrings will not cause you to have reactions. You will not even know that they are in your ears. This is a great jewelry alternative for anyone that is allergic to gold and silver. The titanium will not tarnish, and comes in many different styles as well as colors that you can choose from. Finding earrings that you will love to wear and not be allergic to is very possible.