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Approach to the jewelry aficionado
Lauren A Ivey1, Brittanya A Limone1, Sharon E Jacob2
1Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
Pediatric Dermatology
|January 10, 2018
Summary
Frequent use of costume jewelry by children and teens increases their risk of developing allergic contact dermatitis, particularly with body piercings. This article offers clinical guidance for managing jewelry-related skin reactions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Allergology
- Pediatric Health
Background:
- Costume jewelry is widely used by children and adolescents.
- Inexpensive jewelry often contains common contact allergens.
- Body piercings can increase allergen exposure and sensitization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the link between costume jewelry use and allergic contact dermatitis in young individuals.
- To provide practical advice for clinicians and patients.
- To discuss prevention and management strategies for jewelry-induced dermatitis.
Main Methods:
- Review of common allergens in costume jewelry.
- Analysis of risk factors, including frequency of use and body piercings.
- Compilation of clinical pearls and management guidelines.
Main Results:
- Children and teens are frequently exposed to contact allergens through costume jewelry.
- Increased jewelry use, especially with piercings, elevates the risk of allergic contact dermatitis.
- Identification of key allergens and effective avoidance strategies is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Jewelry-related allergic contact dermatitis is a significant concern in pediatric and adolescent populations.
- Clinicians should be aware of this issue and counsel patients on prevention.
- Management involves allergen identification, avoidance, and appropriate treatment.
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