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www.simplywhispers.com
offers on-line access to allergy-safe jewelry
The number of Americans who suffer
from a nickel allergy soared 40 percent during the past five
years, making nickel the fastest growing and biggest cause of
skin rashes in North America today, according to the Journal
of the American Academy of Dermatology's latest findings on skin
allergens. Jewelry that is irresponsibly labeled, "hypoallergenic,"
body piercing, and inaccurate consumer information are blamed
for the rash of nickel allergy patients.
For skin allergy information,
or to purchase nickel-safe jewelry on line, simplywhispers.com
offers links to the American Academy of Dermatology, Northeast
Dermatology Associates, Dermatology On-line Journal, the Allergy
Cyber Center and The Skin Site.
Nickel is used to make everything
from snaps and paper clips to drawer pulls and jewelry shine.
Unfortunately, this metal is to blame for rashes from jewelry
and watchbands; including 14 kt gold pieces that often contain
nickel as well. "Among all chemical allergens capable of
producing a skin disease, nickel is the most common allergen
in North America," says David Cohen, MD, Assistant Professor
of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine and a
member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
"The popular trend in body
piercing is contributing to the outbreak," says Dr. Cohen
adding, "Locations such as the upper portions of the ears,
lips, nose, nasal septum, tongue, navel, breasts and genitalia
are frequently chosen for piercing, and have displayed a challenging
array of allergic reactions."
The simplywhispers.com website
offers three jewelry and watch collections on-line. Simply Whispers
jewelry is made of surgical-grade stainless steel and 24 kt electroplated
gold for allergy-safe, lightweight comfort. The Perfections line
of allergy-safe jewelry and watches is made of allergy-safe metals
electroplated with 24 kt palladium or 24 kt gold. The Ultra Whispers
line is made with nickel-free solid 14 kt gold or sterling silver.
Seasonal jewelry, watches, chains, necklaces, bracelets, rings,
pins and earrings are available.
The website was created by Roman
Research, the only US manufacturer of nickel-safe jewelry exclusively
and sponsor of American Academy of Dermatology public education
programs. The Hanson, Massachusetts company invented the safe,
one-step ear-piercing gun. In addition to logging on at www.simplywhispers.com,
free catalogs and ordering are available at 800-451-5700. Major
credit cards are accepted. |
