Allergic Reaction to Metal
Current as of: April 7, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine
Allergy to metal An allergic reaction to metal is an overreaction of the body’s immune system to a substance (allergen) in a metal. An allergic reaction to metal can cause intense swelling, pain, and itching. Nickel is the most common metal allergen. Jewelry that does not trigger an allergic reaction is made from…