Jan
15
2010
Should I Go To The Dr If I Think I Have Dermatitis?
Posted by: Alan in Contact Dermatitis, tags: Dermatitis, Have, Should, Think
My skin has been breaking out from contact with my jewelery. I’m not sure if I should go to the Dr, or just continue with cortizone cream. Is there anything different the Dr can do?? I don’t want to waste my money!
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January 15th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
I have dermatitis but not due to contact with anything. It’s in my skin and goes dormant for a while, then reappears. My dermatologist gave me a prescription cream for mine, but if yours is from contact of something, you will have to avoid wearing that item. I have a friend who can only wear 14k gold. If you have a problem with platinum, that is weird. Most likely you are allergic to the nickel in jewelry’s alloys. Some jewelry companies specifically don’t use nickel in their stuff; check EternaGold on QVC.com. I bet it’s the nickel, and yes, you can develop these sensitivities after some time has passed, just like you develop worse eyesight and arthritis or any other physical ailment. I say see the dermatologist and let them tell you for sure if it’s jewelry related; that way you will know for sure.
January 16th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Contact dermatitis can be treated well with cortisone creams but as it is a steroid cream, it can only and should only be used for 7 to 10 days. Then if problem remains you need to see your doctor. Do you have medical insurance, if so check your policy as certain skin conditions may be covered and you could be covered for specialist treatment.
January 16th, 2010 at 2:41 am
Try not to wear jewellery for the time being. It is probably due to allergy. If you really want to wear it, try those made of gold or silver. It works for me.