Cellular phone and cellular phone accessory dermatitis due to nickel allergy: report of five cases

Pediatr Dermatol. 2011 May-Jun;28(3):327-31. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01313.x. Epub 2011 Mar 31.

Abstract

Cellular phone dermatitis, also known as mobile phone dermatitis, is a recently recognized condition due to either nickel or chromate allergy. Cellular phone dermatitis has most often been reported in young adults and less commonly in adolescents. We describe five adolescents whose cellular phone dermatitis was caused by nickel allergy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cell Phone*
  • Cheek
  • Child
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / pathology
  • Ear, External
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nickel / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Nickel