Allergic to my wedding ring!

[Anonymous]

Google ring rash. Had this problem with platinum. Read some items online regarding people with that issue soaking their rings in a mix of hydrogen peroxide and vinegar. Worked for me but try at your own risk. Consult with your jeweler first.

[Anonymous]

Just happened to my SIL. She just got married and had picked out an engagement ring/wedding band set a long time ago that she was in love with. All of her close up hand pictures from her wedding had to be retouched by the photographer because she had a rash and sores (from scratching) all over her ring finger, pinky, and middle finger.

I'll let her know about the rhodium wearing off (she was engaged for 2 years before getting married) and see if that's the issue!

[Anonymous]

I have had this problem since my first dd was born 14 years ago. I have found coating the inside if the ring with clear nail polish works well for a night or two.

[Anonymous]

Why would you buy a ring coated in rhodium?

[Anonymous]

I had this problem with my diamond channel set ring. I wasn't getting it cleaned often enough - the bacteria can build up in those little crevices. Now I take it in every few months for a cleaning and it solved the problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Google ring rash. Had this problem with platinum. Read some items online regarding people with that issue soaking their rings in a mix of hydrogen peroxide and vinegar. Worked for me but try at your own risk. Consult with your jeweler first.

This worked for me too.

[Anonymous]

My husband gets a rash on his finger when he tries to wear his ring, too. I didn't realize it was so common..

[Anonymous]

Mine is white gold and I've had this problem too. Known allergy to nickel, as well.

[Anonymous]

A few months ago I developed a reaction to my rings and my watch. Ugh. Rings are both platinum, don't know what the watch is. Have had the rings for 13 years, watch for several. Because both happened at same time, I am wondering if there was a change in me. Anyone ever heard of hormones or something causing a change in how people react to metals?

[Anonymous]

A lot of new moms experience this. Most of the time it is due to the frequent handwashing, which increases when you have children, and any residual soap or water that gets caught in the ring. I do recommend the rhodium plating as well because there are additives added to gold and once that wears down, you're exposed. Besides, the ring always looks brand new after a rhodium dip.

[Anonymous]

White gold rings have to be re-dipped every so often to keep their color.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why would you buy a ring coated in rhodium?

All white gold is coated in rhodium. Not everyone can afford solid platinum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: After seven years of marriage, I just recently had this problem too. We'll eventually get another ring but its not a priority for me right now to spend more $$$.

If it is white gold, getting it re-dipped in rhodium is fairly inexpensive.

[Anonymous]

Take the ring off when you go to bed.

Took care of the problem for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got a divorce.

Zing! I just don't wear my rings anymore.