title: Nickel-induced facial dermatitis: adolescents beware of the cell phone.
abstract: Recently an alarming increase in the prevalence of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to nickel has been noted worldwide, with the majority of cases occurring in women and children. A known risk factor for the development of nickel sensitization is early and prolonged exposure to the allergen. Children frequently encounter nickel in many everyday objects, and it has become apparent that cell phones may constitute a substantial source of nickel exposure. We identified 3 patients with unilateral nickel-induced facial dermatitis elicited by cell phone use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Moennich
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zirwas
authors.forename: Sharon E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Jacob
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D040421:Cell Phone; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D009532:Nickel