How do you know if you’re allergic to the metal
In most cases, allergic reactions after a belly button piercing are caused by the metal your piercer uses. Experts discovered that people who use jewelry made from nickel are more prone to allergic reactions.
These metals are safe for body piercings:
- Surgical steel
- Solid 14-karat or 18-karat gold
- Niobium
- Titanium
- Platinum
You may experience the following signs if you have any allergic reaction include:
- A tenderness that may come and go
- Development of an itchy, inflamed rash around the piercing that spreads to a larger area
- A pierced hole that looks larger than before