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Prolonged Exposure To Nickel In Cell Phones May Lead To Itchy Rash.
HealthDay (11/14, Van Tine) reported, “If you’re an incessant cell phone user and a mysterious rash appears along your jaw, cheek or ear, chances are you’re allergic to nickel, a metal commonly used in cell phones,” according to research presented at an allergy meeting. “Symptoms of cell phone allergy include a red, bumpy, itchy rash in areas where the nickel-containing parts of a cell phone touch the face.” The allergy “can even affect fingertips of those who text continuously on buttons containing nickel. In severe cases, blisters and itchy sores can develop.” |
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