Cell Phone Skin Rash Tied to Nickel
- Some cell phone users may get a skin rash in reaction to the nickel in their cell phones, a condition that the British Association of Dermatologists has dubbed “mobile phone dermatitis.”
The British Association of Dermatologists issued a news release yesterday to inform doctors to be aware of the allergic reaction.
Nickel allergy is common, and people who are allergic to nickel may get a rash on their cheek or ear if they spend a lot of time talking on a cell phone containing nickel. They might also get a rash on the fingers if they send lots of text messages, according to the association.