Metal has to be most significantly biologically acceptable or human body compliant quality. Because of the typical amalgamation or alloys of certain metals they are better bio-compatible compared to others. Majority of people are reported to be sensitive to Nickel, Copper and Chromium of which mostly nickel sensitivity ratio is higher which is one of the constituents of stainless steel grades 316L and 316LVM. Anyway, the precise composition of 316L & 316LVM permits negligible exposure to nickel molecules minimizing sensitivity. It’s been reported that some people are susceptible to metals like Nickel, Silver, Zinc or Copper, present in Carat gold. Comparatively white gold metal is found to affect more than yellow gold due to higher proportion of its Nickel contents for giving the metal white shade.
Some of body jewellery producers widely make Nickel-free gold alloy nowadays. It is reported that white metal jewellery made of white alloyed gold consisting of Palladium which is the static metal of Platinum group metals in place of Nickel reducing its sensitivity. People who can’t wear alloy steel could use 18 Carat white gold Palladium alloys. Sensitivity to Gold alloys or Stainless Steel may draw you towards Niobium or Titanium Piercing Jewelry without any negative reactions as Niobium sensitivity may be seldom but never heard of, however, reactions might be experienced as the result of poor finishing of jewellery instead of the metal.
Jewelry Rejection Symptoms
The sensitivity to any metal could be specified by inflammation in skin varying from harshness like gentle itching, redness, swelling to red rash of fluid-filled bulging or skin shedding around the area of contact. Even in a few cases such sensitivity develops after extended exposure but severe sensitivity frequently generates quick jewellery rejection which mainly occurs abruptly. Trying to expel the jewellery by body, the piercing may expand or create more gaps around jewellery. Other symptoms are redness and swelling, itching or even releasing colorless fluids and sensitivity to aftercare products could also show similar disorders. However, piercing could be saved by replacing jewellery made of biologically acceptable metal.
At times, extended curing is noticed due to the lesser extreme metal sensitivity as it could be due to some other reasons for which the qualified piercer should be contacted for eliminating other reasons. It’s suggested that people who wear steel or gold experiencing extended curing should opt for titanium or niobium for rapid curing until piercing gets completely cured and normal. People have even reported of having used PTFE Piercings Jewelry to cure their fresh piercing. Some people have experienced prolonged piercing cure only due to metal sensitivity extending even up to a few months to complete cure.
