Allergic contact dermatitis caused by a cell phone cover.

The Australasian journal of dermatology · 2012 · Harm · Very low evidence

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A case of contact dermatitis attributed to a cell phone cover was confirmed by patch testing with the cover material. Additional positive patch test reactions occurred to multiple allergens in a plastics and glues series, and dermatitis was compounded by seco…

Study snapshot

PublicationThe Australasian journal of dermatology · 2012

Study typecase_report

Reported directionHarm

Evidence ratingVery low

Abstract

We describe a case of contact dermatitis to a phone cover, which was compounded by secondary allergic contact dermatitis to topical creams used. The phone cover was advertised as being composed of silicone only. Patch testing with the cover material confirmed the diagnosis. In addition, there were positive patch test reactions to a number of allergens in the plastics and glues series from Chemotechnique Diagnostics (Malmö, Sweden). The increasing use of phone covers and the multiple positive reactions to chemicals used in plastic manufacture seen in this case suggest that similar allergic reactions may occur more frequently in the future and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of facial dermatitis.

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Study typecase_report

Effect directionharm

PopulationNot supplied

Sample size1

ExposureNot supplied

Evidence strengthVery lowConfidence: 78% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

Allergic contact dermatitis
Facial dermatitis
Patch test reactions to phone cover material
Patch test reactions to allergens in plastics and glues series

Limitations

Single case report
No EMF exposure or RF parameters assessed; exposure is to materials/chemicals in phone cover and topical creams

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2011.00801.x
PubMed: 22309339

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