https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:52:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1126940 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 17:18:59 +0000 ALV91711 1126940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haven't read the other comments. This happened to me a couple of winters ago. It was from water getting trapped between my ring and finger. If I remember to take my ring off to shower, do dishes etc then I'm fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1126861 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 16:35:27 +0000 boots 1126861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine does this too, but I have 14k white gold.</p> <p>I think it's a moisture getting trapped thing because it doesn't happen if I take my rings off regularly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1126856 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 16:31:54 +0000 mrs. 64 1126856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get this several times a winter from excessive hand washing. Usually if I use gentle/non-lathering soap, moisturize, and don't wear my rings for a few days it will clear up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1126412 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 13:52:57 +0000 sorrycharlie 1126412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>awwww man! hope it heals up quick..that looks itchy! :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1126358 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 13:35:33 +0000 shopaholic 1126358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: This is me right now too. Terrible on my knuckles. </p> <p>DH got that too and stopped wearing his ring and all watches! I'm going to tell him @mediagirl: recs, though he HATES moisturizer. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1126349 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 13:30:53 +0000 psw27 1126349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend went through this, I think her was related to the skin never getting dry after she washed her hands. (i.e. the ring was trapping moisture) She tried to do a better job of drying and putting lotion on to keep skin moisturized and she's good to go now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1126224 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:42:44 +0000 Turd Ferguson 1126224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm with those that say it's just an overwashing/water buildup thing. I was just in with DH because he was/is having ring issues with his (white gold), and they said if it is NOT going all the way around the finger (top and bottom), it's definitely just a water/moisture/product build-up kind of thing--also, with platinum, you really shouldn't have any issues with it at all (unless like you said, there was for some reason something else mixed in with it?!).</p> <p>DH actually IS allergic to his, and it will start like the picture @mediagirl: posted, but then it will start to discolor to a greenish color, and then the skin will "die" off and flake off. It's sick. And as mentioned, it goes all around the entirety of his finger. We were told our only real option is to upgrade to platinum...which won't be happening any time soon! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1126211 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:36:44 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 1126211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes the hair product I use makes my ring finger do that. Especially morocco oil. I have to make sure I have my ring off while applying products then wash my hands real good afterwards. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125999 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 11:38:52 +0000 HazelEyes 1125999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This has happened to me twice, mine are platinum too. I suffered for a few weeks, using over the counter cortosone, but when I finally went to the derm she gave me some samples of a strong cortosone cream and it cleared right up within a few short days! She said it is from water/soap getting under your ring and rub away the natural oils on your skin and inflame it. She also told me I should take my rings off every single time I wash my hands so I can dry them thoroughly. Its a pain, but it becomes habit. I also just leave my ring in a dish whenever I'm home since that's when I wash the most. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125987 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 11:35:30 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1125987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: this happened to me recently!! I soaked it overnight in vinegar and it did the trick! It's because of bacterial build-up. Yuck!</p> <p>You can try this too: <a href="http://www.huckleberryprairie.com/ring-cleaning-avoid-the-ring-finger-rash" rel="nofollow">http://www.huckleberryprairie.com/ring-cleaning-avoid-the-ring-finger-rash</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125978 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 11:34:13 +0000 looch 1125978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have it from time to time, especially when I wear my rings at home and have my hands in a lot of water. That's why I typically keep my rings off at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125902 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 11:15:27 +0000 cascademom 1125902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: I'm in agreement that it's probably from a lot of handwashing. I have ezcema. It acts up on my hands and fingers if I wash them too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125819 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:52:26 +0000 Freckles 1125819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OMG, this is me for the last few months. *big sigh of relief*<br /> I thought i was the only one. Mine was super red. I had to put polysporin on at one point.</p> <p>@mediagirl: I feel very unmarried without my ring too. I've had to resort to wearing it around a chain, but i would like to wear my wedding band thank you very much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125809 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:49:46 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1125809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: I have that right now on one side of my finger. My rings are white gold. I'm either blaming hormones, or thinking I might have got something under there that irritated the skin. (I don't take my rings off when I wash my hands). I left them off for a day and it's SO much better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125745 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:33:00 +0000 yellowbird 1125745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It could be that your skin is really dry since the weather is changing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125711 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:23:16 +0000 Rubies 1125711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I get this, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125710 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:22:57 +0000 DillonLion 1125710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My rings are doing that but it is because they are bigger post pregnancy. I can only wear my wedding band or ny engagement ring...never both at the same time. wahhh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125708 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:21:26 +0000 yin 1125708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me too! After LO was born I was constantly washing bottles and cleaning my hands. I developed dry spots and haven't worn my ring in the past 2 years. I'm not very good about moisturizing though. I had a flare up earlier this week and have been using Vaseline a few times a day after I wash my hands. It has helped a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125698 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:17:53 +0000 LovelyPlum 1125698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had a yeast rash under my ring from it not drying properly after I wash my hands. Keep it clean and well-moisturized, and give your fingers a break. Hope it heals! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125697 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:17:50 +0000 mrs. bird 1125697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: ahhh, oh no! that's what mine looked like, then it turned white and peeled off :( when i took my ring off for a couple days it went away without turning white &amp; peeling off, but this time i didn't take it off &amp; it got worse, &amp; peeled off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125693 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:16:32 +0000 sandy 1125693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: agree with what @mediagirl: says...could be a skin reaction but not necessarily an allergy. </p> <p>This happened to me a few winters ago (I have super sensitive skin and my rings are platinum). I used my eczema ointment on my finger and didn't wear my rings for a few days and it healed and I haven't had any issues since then. I thought it was an allergic reaction too and was so sad but it was like an eczema flare up on my finger. Hopefully it clears up for you soon! Maybe try some hydrocortisone cream for a few days and make sure to keep it hydrated but dry...and don't wear your ring for a few days until it's all cleared up and healed. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125691 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:15:08 +0000 chopsuey 1125691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>crazy!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125690 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:14:40 +0000 mrsjyw 1125690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cara M. 17: I def think it's excessive handwashing that spurred this... </p> <p>@mrs. bird: that's exactly what happened to me! hoping to cure it soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125686 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:13:48 +0000 mrsjyw 1125686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: thanks friend!! that's exactly what my finger looks like right now except it's just on either side of my finger...and not connected all the way through. will follow your derm's steps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125685 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:13:23 +0000 mrs. bird 1125685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my finger has had that a couple times! last weekend the skin peeled off under my ring after being itchy, red, and shiny. i hope i'm not allergic to my ring! </p> <p>hope you don't have anymore issues with it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125684 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:13:20 +0000 Cara M. 17 1125684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was allergic to my gold promise ring, but haven't had any issues with my platinum e-ring or wedding ring. I think it's pretty unusual to be allergic to platinum, but I could be wrong. Do you dry underneath it thoroughly after washing your hands? I know soap or hand sanitizer can build up underneath and irritate your finger. Getting it cleaned is a great first step and maybe ask your jeweler for other suggestions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125678 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:11:16 +0000 mediagirl 1125678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: my dermatologist said it was actually a type of psoriasis. She said to keep it moist, lotion morning, mid day and at night. Keep your hands moist and keep your rings off until it heals. Then, take them off when you sleep. If I forget to take mine off to sleep, I end up with this. It's so annoying, half the time I'm walking around unmarried because of it!!</p> <p>ETA: Mine are platinum, as well.</p> <p>[attach=251/13/mu1rit.600x399.IMG_3654.JPG] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125671 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:09:42 +0000 Bookish 1125671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have this problem with my college class ring. It's mostly yellow gold, but I still have a very shiny 'burned finger' section underneath it. No fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-think-im-allergic-to-my-wedding-ring#post-1125668 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:07:36 +0000 mrsjyw 1125668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>:( :( SERIOUSLY!!!</p> <p>my ring finger was itchy the other day, and i noticed at night (i take my rings off after work usually) that there were these red/pink ish dry marks that looked kind of like burn marks healing.</p> <p>upon Dr Googling, I find out that ring dermatitis is pretty common and seriously... i may have developed an allergy!</p> <p>Rings are platinum, which is a rare allergy tho? I'm going without it until it heals, and getting it cleaned and hope that it wont' come back!!</p> <p>Anyway, I digress. I'm just complaining about "firstworldprobs" </p>