Cobalt allergy Cobalt allergy affects about 5% of the population. Indeed, Cobalt is present in the composition of many everyday items: in beauty products such as make-up, hair dyes, blue and green shaded clothes, and tattoos. Cobalt is also found in our diet (vitamin B12), in antiperspirant deodorants, in dental and orthopedic prosthesis, in detergents, …
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Cobalt allergy, what is it?
What is Cobalt allergy? We have already discussed the problems linked to contact dermatitis caused by Nickel or Chromium, and I will now present to you the third metal which is the most frequent cause of contact dermatitis: Cobalt.
Chromium food allergy
Chromium food allergy Chromium allergy is a skin disorder that affects between 1 and 3% of the population. Hypersensitivity to metals (Nickel, Chromium, Cobalt …) is widespread even though many people do not know they are allergic. Chrome is very present in commom leather items, in cosmetics (blue, green and yellow tones) or in metals …
Chromium allergy symptoms
Chromium allergy symptoms Chromium allergy is a skin disorder that affects between 1 and 3% of the population. Hypersensitivity to metals (Nickel, Chromium, Cobalt …) is widespread even though many people do not know they are allergic. In most cases harmless, Chromium allergy can become bothersome and sometimes even painful. The symptoms are varied (rashes, …
Metal allergy rash
Metal allergy rash Metal allergy is a skin disorder that affects around 18% of the population. Rashes, redness, bumps, etc… are variety of symptoms of metal allergy irritation which can be a localized reaction limited to one area but can also be a generalized systemic reaction. Traditionally Nickel, Chromium and Cobalt have been the most …
Contact allergy
Contact allergy Contact allergy, also called allergic contact dermatitis, is becoming more common. We called “allergic contact dermatitis” a type of eczema which is caused by an allergic reaction to a product that was previously supported. This product becomes an allergen. The most common allergens are: cosmetics, metals (Nickel, Chrome, Cobalt), fragrance, latex or leather …