The Paleo View

Ep. 220: Nickel Allergies In this episode, we question an issue Stacy's mom has about nickel allergy. Can an allergy to a metal cause severe systemic dermatitis? Click the picture above to be taken to iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes!The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 220: Nickel Allergies Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Simpsons did it. As Sarah always says, what's the use of her degree and research acumen if she can't use it to help her friends? Our topic today is nickel allergies, thanks to Stacy's mom! Are nickel allergies a thing? Not topical allergies, but food allergies to nickel. (4:38) Stacy's mom, Carol, has a skin rash that has been around for years, but with no known cause. Stacy has been encouraging her to stop eating corn and nightshades Carol found an article that linked these kind of allergic reactions to nickel allergies, and they started after she wore a ring that contained nickel. Topical nickel allergy is very well established. People have reactions to nicke