 [ Symptoms ] i have worn my wedding ring for years recently eczema appeared on my finger where the ring touches what can i do [ Disease ] delayed hypersensitivity to the metal in your ring is not uncommon even after several years the most common allergy is nickel most 14k to18k gold rings contain a small amount of nickel a quick fix is to apply a small amount of clear nail polish on the inside of the ring so that the metal is not in direct contact with your skin typically platinum rings cause less of a reaction also if you are wearing your ring continuously while washing your hands and doing other chores the accumulated grease and oil will cause a reaction simply try removing the ring throughout the day and allow the skin underneath to get some air