What is metal allergy?
Sensitivity to metals or metallic substances may cause allergic contact dermatitis, itching (urticaria), redness or skin color change, dry patches of skin that resemble a burn, or in severe cases, blisters and draining fluid.
How do members experience metal allergy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with metal allergy*
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Facial flushing
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Tachycardia (fast heart rate)
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Nothing reported yet
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Migraine headaches
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for metal allergy*
Who has metal allergy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 19 | |
| 40s | 20 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 51 |