Frank Bryant, MD, Nickel Allergies

1. A Look at Nickel Allergies
Frank Bryant, MD

2. Frank Bryant, MD - A Look at Nickel
Allergies
Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Frank Bryant, MD, spent 15 years at the head of a private
orthopaedic practice in New Mexico. Over the course of his
career, Frank Bryant, MD, has also delivered a number of
presentations, including a talk on “Cutaneous Nickel
Allergy and Orthopaedic Implants” at the Indiana
Orthopaedic Society.

3. Frank Bryant, MD - A Look at Nickel
Allergies
Affecting people of all ages, nickel allergy is one of the most
common reasons for an itchy skin rash known as allergic
contact dermatitis. People with nickel allergies need to
avoid contact with objects containing the substance, which
may include jewelry, zippers, cell phones, and orthopaedic
implants.

4. Frank Bryant, MD - A Look at Nickel
Allergies
Like other allergies, nickel allergy occurs when the immune
system reacts to nickel and similar metals as if they were
dangerous to the body. People affected by the allergy
usually spend significant time around nickel, although
some individuals might develop a reaction upon first
contact with the metal. Additionally, some doctors theorize
that nickel allergies might be partially genetic.

5. Frank Bryant, MD - A Look at Nickel
Allergies
While nickel allergies cannot be cured, there are some
treatments available. Corticosteroid creams, as well as nonsteroidal creams, may reduce irritation. In some cases, oral
antihistamines may also bring relief.