Nickel-Cadmium Allergy: Symptoms, Causes & Management

Nickel is a widely used metal found in jewelry, kitchen utensils and electronics. Nickel-cadmium is usually found in a specific kind of rechargeable battery. Nickel-cadmium can trigger allergies in people who are sensitive to nickel.

Nickel Cadmium

• Allergies to nickel-cadmium usually result in people who are exposed to it as a result of manufacturing nickel-cadmium batteries. The allergic reaction is usually due to the presence of nickel, which is among the most common metals that cause contact allergies.

Symptoms

• Symptoms of allergies to nickel-cadmium include the rash and flaking skin of contact eczema. Some people who inhale nickel can develop symptoms of asthma and respiratory allergies, according to Public Health &Preventive Medicine.

Treatment

• The best treatment for allergies to nickel-cadmium is to avoid exposure to the substance. This could mean wearing gloves and a mask while working, or shifting to a different line of work that does not involve nickel-cadmium.