Why have I become allergic to all except gold metals

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LORRAINE TERESA
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by LORRAINE TERESA on Wed Feb 07, 2018 12:02 pm

Why have I become allergic to all except gold metals

Hello I am 61 years old and it is only for the last couple of years I have become allergic to all metals except Gold. I could wear any jewellery before then and also any glasses, I come out in a very itchy rash which I cant stop scratching.

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Dr Sian Ludman
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by Dr Sian Ludman on Wed Feb 07, 2018 2:47 pm

Re: Why have I become allergic to all except gold metals

Hi Lorraine

I wonder if it might be sensible for you to get referred to a dermatologist for patch testing and advice on treating these rashes.
Dr Sian Ludman
MBBCh, DRCOG, MRCPCH, MSc Allergy, European Diploma in Allergology

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Dr Faheem Latheef
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by Dr Faheem Latheef on Fri Feb 16, 2018 3:54 pm

Re: Why have I become allergic to all except gold metals

Dear Lorraine, Sorry to hear about the problems you are having with metals. Nickel and cobalt allergy is very common in the general population but there are also several other metals that we see people develop allergies to at any point in their life even if they have been fine with these before.

As Dr Ludman mentioned it would be worthwhile getting referred to see a Dermatologist with an interest in allergy as you will need patch testing to a specific metal allergy series.
Hope this helps.
Dr Faheem Latheef
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, MBCHB, MRCP (London), MRCP (Dermatology), MBA

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