Hello! This is my first post. I just got a flute a week ago and it's giving me a rash on and under my lip!! I think it must be the nickel that I'm allergic to. I was hoping someone could give me some suggestions on what to do about that. For now I've put that white bandage tape over the mouth piece that touches my chin but I'm worried that this could affect the sound???? Plus it looks dumb and it bugs me.
Also wonder if I could purchase a silver mouthpiece anywhere... can you just change parts like that? OR is it possible to have mine "silver plated" or something????
Thanks for any suggestions!!!
I'm allergic to my flute!!!
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I'm allergic to my flute!!!
Janice
Skin can react with many metals in instruments, jewelry, etc., causing itching or discoloration, among other reactions. One student gave up and ordered a flute (when upgrading to intermediate) with a gold-plated lip, to avoid having her chin turn black each time she played. A bandmate from high school covered hers with a contact paper-and clear nail polish combinaton. Silver-plate isn't likely to help, as sterling silver contains about 7% nickel. 
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I would say that you might want to go for a gold-plated headjoint. A lot of silver-plated still have some nickel in them.
Although I've never known nickel to create a rash like that. It just turns my neck green sometimes (
). But definitely go to a doctor and check it out. It could be a couple forms of dermatitis that I know of. Those can easily be fixed and can be considerably less expensive than having to replace your headjoint. 
Although I've never known nickel to create a rash like that. It just turns my neck green sometimes (
). But definitely go to a doctor and check it out. It could be a couple forms of dermatitis that I know of. Those can easily be fixed and can be considerably less expensive than having to replace your headjoint. 