Washington, June 24: If you spend a lot of time talking on your cell phone, you could be harming your skin. Findings of the British Association of Dermatologists point at a new skin disorder — mobile phone dermatitis — caused by nickel found in popular cell phone handsets.
It results in a rash on the cheeks, chin and ears. Prevent the problem by shileding it with an ear plug, or check with your cell phone manufacturer if your phone is nickel-free. To treat, apply a 1% OTC hydrocortisone cream; see your dermat if the symptoms persist.
–Agencies–