Is it possible that my braces cause burns on my fingers?

23-year-old woman4 years ago
I have had these rings for 3 years and lately I have been itching, my fingers were very swollen. I took them off and I noticed a bell on my finger. The area is red and it looks like a burn.
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Marie-Laurence Gauthier · 4 years ago
Hello!
It is possible that jewelry causes contact dermatitis, which can resemble the symptoms described. Indeed, the nickel present in some jewelry can be the cause of the problem. What is strange is that the problem appeared 3 years later .... Could there be another cause? Could a new one for example or a product to clean the jewelry be the cause?
  • Common causes of contact dermatitis: soap, perfume, cream, chemicals (at work for example), plants, metals (like in jewelry), cosmetics, etc.
Treatment consists of eliminating the causative element. So if you can't find any other cause, remove your rings
Secondly, water bells are at risk of becoming infected. Do not pierce the bell because it protects the wound. If it does pierce, you can apply an antibiotic ointment such as "Polysporin" and cover with a bandage. Also watch for signs of infection: redness that progresses, swelling, purulent discharge (colored, thick). If you are not sure, come and show us.
For itching, it is possible to apply a cortisone cream or ointment (e.g. Cortate 0.5%) morning and night but it is not recommended to apply it on the water bell
Hopefully this is clear,
Do not hesitate if you have any other questions!
Marie-Laurence Gauthier, pharmacist.
23-year-old woman · 4 years ago
I hadn't thought about it when I asked my question but could the use of disinfectant be the cause. Let's just say that lately we've been using it more often than usual 😅
Marie-Laurence Gauthier · 4 years ago
Yes, it is certain that the product can irritate the skin! Perhaps the contact was prolonged by the jewelry if the disinfectant was caught under the ring, for example
You could try to remove the ring anyway and when the lesions have healed, try wearing it again. If you must use disinfectant, removing the rings and waiting for it to dry before putting them back on might help :)

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