EXCLUSIVE Woman says cheap earrings gave her gruesome rash all over her face...
as experts warn of risks of specific metals READ MORE: Doctors mistook my deadly sepsis for anxiety By Maiya Focht Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 13:19 BST, 21 June 2024 | Updated: 13:19 BST, 21 June 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Erin Dunn from Atlanta, Georgia, developed an 'extremely painful' rash that seared bright red, dry patches around her eyes, ears, lips and hands. She tried to treat her ailment for six months, changing her diet, her makeup and even her pet's food, but nothing seemed to cure the condition, she shared in a TikTok that now has more than 1.
1million views. That is until, on a whim, she decided to remove her faux-gold earrings, which she had bought for 'extremely cheap' from an unnamed online retailer. Within 24 hours, her condition began to improve, leading her to believe the accessories may have been the problem all along.
The healthcare worker had likely developed an allergy to nickel, a metal commonly found in jewelry, which can cause scaly, dry and painful eczema patches on the skin, Dr Azadeh Shirazi, board-certified dermatologist and founder of AziMD skincare, told DailyMail.com. Ms Dunn was likely suffering from a Nickle allergy.
With this condition, if the person is exposed to the product, they'll develop eczema When the rash first appeared around her eyes, Ms Dunn went to the eye doctor for answers. Her optometrist gave her eye drops which eased her pain, .