• IzzyScissor@lemmy.world
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    5 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.

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      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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        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.