On Metal Hypersensitivity: What It Is, How It Forms, and What It Means for Your Piercing January 17, 2023 – Posted in: Informative, Piercing Advice

Highlights A metal sensitivity occurs due to prolonged exposure to an allergen. The most common metal hypersensitivity is to nickel. Anyone can develop a metal hypersensitivity at any time. Metal allergies are on the rise, possibly due to the increased popularity of cheap jewelry in body piercings. A common side effect of piercings is skin irritation. While this can pop up for a number of reasons—friction from the jewelry, sensitivity to chemicals in certain products,…