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How do I know if I'm allergic to my septum ring?

• Okay, I got my septum pierced last Saturday, It is now Friday. It's not sore, It's not swelling, It's not bleeding, I don't have pus or any "odd" fluids leaking from it, I clean it 2 to 3 times a day. I know it's not infected. But I know that if I wear "fake" jewelry it will irritate my skin SOMETIMES. Well, I've been reading surgical steel has nickel in it and I'm pretty sure that's what I'm allergic to. My piercing is a LITTLE pink and all, But that's expected after someone sticks a needle through your face, Right? I had a surgical steel horseshoe in my cartledge about a year and it never did anything weird, It was fine. But maybe this skin in a little more sensitive, You know? That's what I have in my nose now, Surgical steel. My skin is not irritated by "fine jewelry" like silver or gold, But I don't want to buy a gold/silver horseshoe if I can just wear a plastic one IF I am allergic. A plastic one costs a couple of bucks while just ONE gold one cost around 60. And I don't even like gold, I think it's ugly. I'd prefer silver and with silver the screw balls at the end would match a lot better that with gold. So yeah...How do I know if I'm allergic? What are some alternative metals that are hypoallergenic? Would plastic or glass horseshoes suffice? What will happen if I AM allergic? Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

• Answer:

  The symptoms vary in intensity and occurrence.One, some, or all may signal the presence of this allergy. I.) Bleeding 2.) Pierced hole swells, can emit a yellowish discharge, 3.) Constant burning and itching where the skin is in contact with the jewelry 4.) Skin discoloration takes place. 5) Red patchy rash appears on the skin under the jewelry 6) Welts may appear 7.) Broken skin from scratching or puncture may become infected. Look for jewelry with a "nickel-free" tag to avoid most types of allergic reactions to jewelry. In some instances, applying clear nail polish to jewelry provides enough protection to keep the nickel away from the skin. You can also buy a product specially made to coat jewelry to prevent allergic reaction. Preventing this allergic reaction is important. You can get patch testing to find out if you are allergic. http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/nickel_allergy.html http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/658955/five_steps_for_dealing_with_a_jewelry.html?cat=5 http://www.ehow.com/how_2047901_treat-jewelry-allergies.html