Sensitive Ears Require Sensitive Earrings

Body piercings in various locations have always been a popular trend among men and women, as well as children, teenagers, and even many adults. Ear piercings are the most common type of body piercing, since they are relatively easy and painless to have done, and the process is often cheap and available in department stores, retail stores, and even at mall kiosks. Earrings are easy to change, and there are many different styles available to suit your need and moods. But when it comes to choosing between regular earrings and sensitive earrings, how do you know which is the best fit?

Most people do just fine with standard earrings. However, if you find that you have a sensitivity to the earrings that are in your ears, most notably marked by itching, burning, redness, discharge, bleeding, and general irritation at the piercing site, then it's entirely possible that you are having an allergic reaction to the type of material that your current earrings are made out of. A sensitivity to pierced ears doesn't mean that you'll have to go back to stick-on and clip-on earrings - it simply means that you'll need to try out various sensitive earrings in order to find a compatible fit. Depending on your level of sensitivity, you may find that you can still use earrings found in most stores. Nickel is the most common component found in most inexpensive earrings, and is often the culprit for piercing site sensitivity. In this case, stainless steel or gold earrings might do the trick. Or, you may find that you need specialty earrings that aren't always readily available.

Steel

Stainless or surgical steel earrings are an inexpensive option that won't require you to pay a small fortune, or shop in specialty stores. Your local tattoo/piercing parlor is a great source for stainless and surgical steel earrings. These earrings are typically made from a combination of chromium and iron, which rarely irritate. And, these earrings are virtually rust-proof, so you'll get a lot of use out of them.

Sterling Silver

Resistant to tarnishing and almost completely hypo-allergenic, sterling silver earrings are another great choice for ear sensitivities. Be sure that any sterling silver earrings you purchase have a "925" imprint on them, as this guarantees that they are made out of 100 percent sterling silver.

Gold

Solid gold earrings are available in different levels of purity and designs, but because gold is a precious and thus expensive metal, you may find that these types of earrings are not suitable for everyday wear. Also, gold is a soft metal that is prone to tiny nicks and dings.

Platinum

Like gold, platinum is a more expensive metal, but it too is an excellent choice for sensitive ears. Platinum is also a harder metal than gold, so these types of earrings will most certainly be durable and long-lasting.

Helpful Tips

Keep your earrings in good condition, and prevent them from possibly irritating your ears, by turning them regularly, changing them at least once a week, and periodically soaking them in warm water with a bit of soap in order to clean off any debris and bacterial. Never sleep with your earrings in, as they may tighten and cause constraint-induced irritation, which can often be mistaken for an allergic reaction.

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