Could this be an allergic reaction? what to do?

[ajshard]

I am training with OPI in gel, acrylic and fibre. I have noticed that I itch under my chin each time I do a sert of nails. There is no rash just an annoying itch/irratation, wondered if anyone else had experienced this and if this could be an allergy to nail products?

I should say that I have worn OPI enhancements myself for 18 months and never had this problem. The irratational tends to wear off after a few hours.

I am really loving my training but this is worrying me slightly. My trainer suggested it could be just because I am anxious and getting abit red and hot whilst practising.

Any ideas please?

AJ X

 

[Cathie!]

It could be that you are touching your chin with your hand (sort of in a thinking pose), especially after filing and the dust residue on your hands may be causing irritation to the sensitive skin on your face.

 

[shedunlop]

I agree with Cathie. It does sound like a dust problem if you have been wearing enhancements for so long. Keep an eye on things, if they get worse then you should maybe have a think then.

 

[Perls Beauty]

Hi ajshard

I suffered with this problem - I reackon it will be a dust reaction but you should get tested by your GP to be sure.

I also used to get a really runny nose, and then for hours and sometimes even days I would be all bunged up like I'd had a really bad cold!!! Drove me crazy for weeks and weeks.

Finally I went to the doctors and he tested me for general everyday allergies and specifically an allergy to acrylic liquid. The results showed I had a dust allergy......'Oh No' I thought my nail life was over. He suggested using beconase or any other similar allergy relief nasal spray and getting an extractor for the dust.

Did both, and hey presto I'm fine now. I do have to use my spray daily, morning and night and if I miss it for a couple of days I soon know about!!!!! I bought a fuminator fan extractor as it was easily portable for my mobile clients, and all is well!

Don't be afraid to wear a mask as well - remember you are exposed to the dust every set you do so don't take any chances, it's your health at stake here. Plus, with more practice you will create better nails that require less filing, so less dust - simplze x

HTH
L x

 

[ajshard]

Well that's interesting because I have had a cold for over two weeks now too, although I am quite run down so do think it was a cold and not just a reaction but am still quite bunged up.... i just did a set of microwraps on a model this morning, tied my hair up and made a conscious effort not to touch my face, and although my chin looks a little red still its not itching, I also gave my hands an extra wash after filing and again as soon as i finished.

I did a vicks vapour inhaler last night to try and clear my nose but that made my chin itch too! im starting to think (and hope) it's more just about my general health at the moment, stressed and run down, I'm moving house in 2 weeks and am in the middle of my foundation course so just far too busy for my own good. Will see how things pan out and wait till i get my new gp if things dont right themselves in the meantime.

Thanks for all the ideas, glad my nail career isnt over before its even started

AJ x

 

[MichelleG]

I started doing nails back in October and work with gel and resin. Was never prone to allergies before but the first time I used resin on a model for class, I almost immediately was struck with terrible cold-like symptoms for almost two weeks.

Now to add to the fun, I break out in eczema on my hands and wrists too (and I could swear I feel like behind my ears, of all places). So yeah, now I wear a mask even when all I'm doing is a classic mani on natural nails and constantly keep a hydrocortisone cream at hand. Resin seems to affect me the worst (very strong odors), but I'm going to assume the dust has an effect as well.

Allergies can develop at any time, triggered by anything, I guess...but yeah, with some precautions and care, you should be ok. And I do believe stress can exacerbate these reactions. I've heard similar stories from others, as well. Occupational hazard, I guess?