• Call me Lenny/Leni@lemm.ee
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    8 months ago

    So wait, how does a nickel allergy work? Like, if they rake your leaves and you’re like “thanks a bunch, here’s some change for your hard work”, do they die Killer Bean style?

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      8 months ago

      It’s a contact allergy, so mostly it just makes you break out in a rash if you wear jewelry or work with tools that have been plated in nickel. It takes time before you break out, although people instantly falling over after getting a handful of change would be hilarious to see.

      • Bronzie@sh.itjust.works
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        8 months ago

        Yeah my Mum has it and has to have her shirt tucked in her pants as the buttons often contain nickel.
        Like you say she gets a red round rash if she forgets.

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          8 months ago

          Yeah my Mum has it and has to have her shirt tucked in her pants as the buttons often contain nickel.

          Ugh, same, but there’s a trick - Clear fingernail polish! It will eventually rub away, but it’s worth it so you don’t have to worry in the meantime.

    • Crashumbc@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      Yes, but in all seriousness my mom can’t where watches because she breaks out with red welts where the watch back and even the clap touch her skin…