Nickel allergy and the iphone 6

Definitely have patch testing done by a dermatologist. Even if you have done this quite some time ago, you could have developed more contact allergies since then. Minimize your contact with nickel. Put cases on your technology and wear gloves to do so. You can Google all kinds of information regarding CAD. I eliminated 90% of stainless steal, sterling silver, and nickel from my home. You can Google lists, etc. Fragrance and cleaning products can be a massive source of nickel. ie. Perfume, cologne and room sprays such as Fabreeze. Also, if you are finding that you are chemically sensitive and developing sensitivities to food, the nickel sensitivity could be systemic. You could go on a low nickel and low histamine diet under the supervision of your doctor, as it can incite incredible chronic fatigue. This would be temporary in order to get the body to calm down. Then you would reintroduce these foods back into your diet in moderation, and avoid the biggest offenders on a daily basis. Btw, COCONUT OIL should be labeled TOXIC to humans due to its outrageous nickel content. My body started calming down when I went on a low histamine diet, and stopped lathering in coconut oil. I was still highly sensitive, but not nearly as sensitive as I had been. This sensitivity made me debilitatingly ill for approximately 8 months, legit. After patch testing, I was prescribed a low nickel diet (month 5), as well. My natural doctor put me on an intermittent detox supplement which helped carry nickel out of the body. Adding buffered vitamin C tablets to meals which contain a higher nickel content assist in carrying nickel out of the body, as well. Unfortunately, I was poisoning my body with a largely vegan and whole food diet. My case is highly complex, as I have a contact allergy with bacitran and certain preservatives, as well. I was also diagnosed with SIBO, which plays a prevalent role in reactivity and inflammation of the body. My point is, you could have additional health issues which could be driving an immune response. Below are some helpful links.

http://nickelfoodallergy.com/natural-skin-products-loaded-with-nickel/

https://itchylittleworld.com/your-nickel-rash-could-mean-systemic-nickel-allergy -syndrome/

https://nonickel.com/pages/the-nickel-allergy-diet

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2923958/

http://www.pennstatehershey.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=0888ec6e-3d2f-4 766-833e-b38bd920ffcd&groupId=102184

http://dietgrail.com/nickel-in-food/

http://nickelfoodallergy.com/low-nickel-grocery-shopping-tips/

http://www.glutenfreeveganmom.com/2013/03/22/nickel-allergy-eczema-trigger-

flareups-food-money-cell-phones-jewelry-test/

http://nickelfoodallergy.com/foods-with-nickel/

http://www.top10homeremedies.com/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-eczema-scars.ht ml

https://www.purenature24.com/cutlery-set-nickel-free

http://whatallergy.com/2011-07/nickel-allergy

http://www.naturallynickelfree.com/NaturallyNickelFree-handmade_jewelry_for_sens itive_skin/Metals_Info.html

https://nonickel.com/pages/items-that-commonly-contain-nickel

https://allergicliving.com/2016/01/29/nickel-allergy-a-rash-on-the-digital-age/

https://www.rei.com/product/108191/humangear-gobites-trio-utensil-set?CAWELAID=1 20217890002808208&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=157…

The Gobites BPA free plastic eating utensils are AMAZING!

I hope this helps, best of luck and get better ASAP!

I have recently had a severe and chronic case of ACD. It has actually been debilitating. After a recent patch test, it was determined I have a nickel allergy. Food, personal care, and hygiene products are big culprits. Being exposed to technology could be compounding the issue. Apple claims it has adopted the same standards of nickel containing

alloys, as the jewelry industry. Unfortunately, it is not good enough for those with severe sensitivities. I recommend keeping a case on your devices for less contact, and using keyboard covers. I hope these articles help!

http://allergicliving.com/2016/01/29/nickel-allergy-a-rash-on-the-digital-age/

https://nonickel.com/pages/items-that-commonly-contain-nickelhttp://allergicliving.com/2016/01/29/nickel-allergy-a-rash-on-the-digital-age/

http://www.naturallynickelfree.com/NaturallyNickelFree-handmade_jewelry_for_sens itive_skin/Metals_Info.html

No, you are not odd. But no one in a technical support forum can diagnose it. And even a doctor can't diagnose your problem remotely. You need to see an allergist. They are experts at diagnosing all kinds of allergies, unlike the wild guesses that have been posted here.

Nickel allergies are real. Fortunately, Nickel is expensive, so Nickels are no longer made from Nickel. iPhones and iPads have no exposed Nickel; they are Aluminum, and Aluminum allergies are very rare. Apple Watches are Stainless Steel, and contain under 3% nickel in the alloy, but it is sequestered in the crystalline matrix and isn't normally a problem for Nickel-sensitive people. A few people have reported reactions, but my guess (IANAD) is that it is a reaction to something else in the watch, because this grade of Stainless Steel is normally recommended for people with Nickel allergies.

The first thing you should probably do is go to your doctor and ascertain the exact nature of your problem. As I understand it, nickel allergies are most commonly contact allergies, meaning the reaction is on the skin where the nickel has touched it. Your shoulders and lower back seem unlikely to be places that the phone touches.

Use the Contact Us link at the bottom right of every page for information on how to contact Apple.

Best of luck.

Try to get second opinion of what's going on. Maybe some cosmetic products, like AVON?😮

LoniLin wrote:

do you think that an apple authorized service provider could help me with this matter too?

No. It is a medical condition. And given your condition you would have been wise to check on what metals are in a device before you bought it.

Cheers

Pete

LoniLin wrote:

I had no reason to assume that they changed that to something less allergic friendly.

And you still don't know that they have. There are nickel test kits available, though I don't know how accurate they really are.

There are many, many causes of rashes. The fact that you're getting a rash on areas which you couldn't possibly have touched with your phone is one data point indicating the problem may not be the phone. That's why it's important to get a medical opinion. I'm not sure why getting an appointment with a doctor wouldn't be possible. But, at least rashes are generally not life threatening.

However, if you still believe the iPhone is the cause of your problem, it sounds as if you're still within the return period and you should take advantage of that. A phone, no matter how nice, doesn't seem worth living with a rash.

Like some one posted. You really should get checked out with your doctor and find out cause of rashes, maybe around your home. I do not know your location, maybe poison ivy, etc.😮

I have never had any allergies before and I have used all the previous iPhones, iPads and Macbooks with no problems at all. As soon as I got my iPhone 6 (gold version) I started getting blisters on my fingertips where I was touching the phone. at first I thought it was the fact that I was holding the phone when it was getting very hot, but after coming across several other people complaining about similar issues with Apple products I'm starting to think it is nickel or something else in the iPhone 6 that is causing the issue. I did also buy a Magic Trackpad at the same time I bought my new phone so it may be something in the glass they are using. Does anyone know if Apple publishes a list of materials they use in different parts of the phone? It could also be some new product they are using at the factory to clean the surfaces before they ship them out.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyshidrosis

http://visionaforethought.wordpress.com/apple-product-allergy/

This looks like a serious problem for you. I certainly hope you find a safe and healthy resolution.

There are some iPhone cases that would completely eliminate the possibility of touching any part of the phone. One is the LifeProof Fre. it is a waterproof case styled well. There are probably other similar cases. Perhaps one of these would prevent the allergic reactions.