I only wear 14kt gold and Sterling silver earrings and yet Ive developed a keloid, scar tissue growth on one of my ear lobes. What am I to do?
The use of 14 karat gold and Sterling silver is not a guarantee that you will not develop an allergic reaction to the metal alloys (especially nickel), which they both contain (in small amounts). Keloids are growths that can occur due to, for example, the cartilage of the ears, and if left untreated can grow to the size of the ear itself. Immediate attention must be given by a qualified Dermatologist. The entire piece of jewelry must be made of nickel free gold or silver, platinum, or surgical stainless steel to avoid the risks of skin allergies. The solder at the base of the earring post that secures the post to the rest of the earring should be plumb solder with as high a gold content as possible. A nickel test kit can test your earrings to avoid any doubt of the possibilities of the presence of nickel. We invite you to stop into Ralph Miller Jewelers for assistance. Q: What is nickel and why does it increase the occurrence of skin allergies? A: Nickel is a white metal used to make j
