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Did you know clear nail varnish can stop a nickel rash?

If a jeans button or watch back leaves an itchy mark, a coat of clear varnish creates a quick barrier. Here's the trick.

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The fix: nickel allergy is the most common metal allergy, and the classic flashpoint is the metal jeans button that sits against your stomach. A couple of coats of clear nail varnish on the back of the button creates a barrier between the metal and your skin (reapply as it wears).

The same trick works for watch backs and buckles.

More detail: Nickel allergy.

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A note on this content. The Sensitive Skin Lab publishes general educational information, not medical advice. If you suspect you have an allergy or sensitivity, consult a qualified dermatologist or allergist. Product formulations and labels change without notice, so always check the ingredients on the product itself.