Dermatologist (Skin Specialist)
Moisture trapped beneath the skin will disturb the skin barrier and allow allergens and skin irritants to enter the skin and induce inflammation. in susceptible people this can lead to eczema.
Take the ring off when washing your hands. Dry your hands well after washing. You may require a hand cream or topical steroids.
Contact allergy to gold is uncommon. Gold plated rings can release nickel from the base metal alloy. People allergic to nickel can react to silver plated, gold plated, or 9 ct Gold rings.
if the problem persists, see a dermatologist.
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