Finding attractive jewelry can really be a chore for you if you suffer from eczema, psoriasis, allergies or acne prone sensitive skin. There are many types of jewelry that are made from assorted questionable metals. These metals can cause all types of reactions for many people. These reactions can range from rashes, to chafing to swelling. The lesions and sores caused by cheap, and non-hypo-allerginic jewelry can itch, burn or become infected. This can lead to painful suffering for the jewelry wearer.
Many people don't realize that titanium is a perfect form of metal for individuals who have major allergies. Titanium is hypo-allergenic, and completely nickel free. The term hypoallergenic was coined back in 1953, based on the Greek prefix hypo meaning "below normal". It is really just a fancy way of saying that the item won't cause an allergic reaction.
One of the most common skin maladies caused by nickel is called "nickel itch." This is a form of irritating, and sometimes painful contact dermatitis. When water hits the cheap metal, it creates a reaction on the skin. Tales of people having skin that later turned green, or dark with jewelry wear, are not uncommon, when it comes to nickel itch. Some people have stronger reactions than others. It is astounding when you consider that at least 10% of the world's population is allergic to nickel. Yet jewelry manufacturers continue to use the product. Titanium is completely nickel free. In addition, it is guaranteed not to discolor, or irritate your skin on contact, after contact with water, or after long time wear.
There is no documentation of anyone having an allergy to titanium. Additionally, titanium is described as inert, and resistant to any form of damage. This includes damage that can be done by water, skin oils, and body fluids. Titanium has been used for many years inside the human body for medicative implants, like joint replacements for hips. In fact, titanium is very widely used within the medical community. Titanium contraptions of all makes, and grades are put into millions of people all over the world each year. The last official count was 2.2 million.