How to Cure Wedding Ring Dermatitis

It can happen a day after your spouse puts the ring on your finger, a month later, a year later, even several years later. Suddenly, one day, you notice that the skin beneath the ring becomes red, itchy and irritated. The bad news is, your skin might be allergic to the metal in the ring. If this problem takes a long time to happen, you may wonder, "Why? I've worn the ring all these years without a problem." Keep in mind, that as we age, our body chemistry changes. Obviously you weren't allergic to the metal, but now you are. Or, the band of the ring is worn and the metal underneath is now exposed. The good news is, you can likely cure the problem by learning how to cure Wedding Ring Dermatitis.

According to the experts, an allergic reaction to metal isn't the only cause of Wedding Ring Dermatitis. They say that wearing a ring 24/7/365 can easily cause problems. Why? Because, by wearing the ring all the time, the skin underneath your ring never gets any air. Add that to the fact that soap suds, hand cream, grease,
and anything else you get on your hands can get trapped under your wedding ring and irritate your skin. Of course, the wider the band, the worse the problem will be.

The first step is to remove your wedding ring and give the skin underneath some air. Then, wash your hands thoroughly, especially between each finger. Pay special attention to the skin that's covered by your wedding ring. Use a gentle cleanser, then rinse your hands well with tap water.

The next step is to rinse off your wedding ring underneath a running faucet. Don't use soap because it will dull diamonds and other stones. Just use your fingers to clean the ring off underneath the water stream. Pay special attention to the inside of the band. Avoid using jewelry cleaner too because the chemicals can further irritate your Wedding Ring Dermatitis.