My jeans made me itchy and stinging... I wonder what caused it.

It's the time to take out jeans as the weather gradually cools down. However, if you experience itching and stinging sensations when wearing jeans, you should suspect 'metal allergy.' Let's learn about the precautions to take when wearing jeans.

◇Metal buttons that cause metal allergies

If a round, button-like bump appears on your abdomen after wearing jeans, it could be a 'metal allergy.' Metal allergy is, quite literally, allergic contact dermatitis caused by metals. It occurs when small impurities contained in metals penetrate the skin, causing an excessive immune response. People with metal allergies may develop hives, swelling, pigmentation, or red spots at the contact site, and experience itching or stinging sensations.

 

When experiencing a metal allergy reaction, preventing metal from coming into contact with the body is the priority. If you want to identify which metal you are sensitive to, you can try patch testing. This involves attaching patches containing various substances that may cause skin allergies to the back, then removing them after two days to check for reactions.

 

◇ Replacing with plastic material is also an option

Even if you do not have a metal allergy, if you sweat excessively or have sensitive skin, it is better to keep metals away. Avoid wearing metal jewelry, and replace the buttons on jeans with plastic ones before wearing them. Applying clear nail polish on areas that come into contact with the skin to create a barrier is also an option, but it is limited to small jewelry and the coating can peel off quickly, so caution is needed. Additionally, applying nail polish may pose a risk of causing another allergy due to the chemicals in the product.

 

Chlorine dioxide in teeth causes itching.

Wearing new jeans without washing them first may cause itching. The sodium hypochlorite used in the bleaching process of jeans can cause burns, blisters, or itching if it comes into contact with the skin, and if it gets into the eyes, it may cause eye damage.

 

☆If you buy new jeans, it is best to wash them before wearing. A single wash may not remove all the various chemical components or harmful substances contained in the clothing,☆ so it is recommended to wash them two or three times. Jeans have a larger contact area with the body and thicker fabric, which means they tend to contain more chemical treatments compared to other clothes. ☆It is best to use warm water for washing to effectively remove harmful substances.

 

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After the beginning of autumn, the weather has become much cooler in the mornings and evenings.

It is becoming cooler.

Thinking about slowly putting on the jeans stored in the wardrobe.

Are you doing it?

It is said that washing jeans two or three times before wearing them can prevent allergies.