Alright, so, I have this problem with metal.
Last year I bought a belt, and the buckle always caused a rash.
Then this year I bought a watch, and it caused a rash around my wrist.
They were both made of Stainless Steel as far as I know.
Im wondering what the issue is? and I plan to buy a new watch and belt soon, but im not sure what to look for. Solid Steel, Regular Steel, Gold. etc.
I know the ring i wear is sterling silver...but they don't make watches out of that.
Anyways, My question is basically what should I look for, and what should I ask the jewelry/store clerk about their watches/belts when I go to buy them.
Thanks In advance!
Belt buckle rash is a condition where the skin reacts to the metals in a belt buckle. The most common cause of belt buckle rash is nickel present in the buckles. Nickel is fairly standard in most metals belts made in the US, but in some European countries its use has been outlawed because it is among the top ten irritants that can cause contact dermatitis. Belt buckle rash is often more commonly found in men and boys is because they tend to wear belts more often, and frequently wear them every day. Thus nickel allergy may be first noted in men as a rash where the belt touches the skin.
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