Nearly One-third Of All Inexpensive Earrings Examined Tested Positive For Nickel
Monday, May 12, 2008 - 14:07
in Health & Medicine
For the estimated 82 percent of women with pierced ears, earrings are an important fashion accessory that many women wear, and change, daily. However, a new study suggests that women may be getting more than they bargained for when purchasing inexpensive earrings. Nickel exposure from these earrings is a common cause of dermatitis on the earlobes and repeated exposure can make treatment difficult.