Facial contact dermatitis and the irritant potential of mobile phone screens.
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2013-11-28
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A teenager with atopic dermatitis presented with a 12 month history of recurrent pruritic round and polygonal patches on her face Patch tests using the European standard series including nickel chromium and cobalt chloride a plastic and glue series of allergens polyester components and personal and environmental products in contact with the patient were conducted For the patient and 3 of 14 healthy volunteers positive reactions were observed to the patient s mobile phone touchscreen TS an extract solution from the TS and a non TS phone of another brand Accordingly the patient s dermatitis disappeared when contact with mobile phone screens was avoided