People know that mobile phones have radiation that can harm the body. However, according to the British “Daily Telegraph” reported on October 21, the metal of the mobile phone body may cause skin allergies. British dermatologists have confirmed this statement. They pointed out that the phone may cause “facial dermatitis” on the face and ears.
Researchers at Brown University in the UK tested 22 best-selling phones made by eight companies and found that eight of them had more nickel in their bodies. The British Dermatologists Association recently released a report that people who are sensitive to nickel may have a rash due to the use of mobile phones, and suffer from “whitening dermatitis”. Most of these rashes appear on the cheeks and ears that often touch the body, and may also appear on the fingers that touch the buttons. Women are at greater risk because they may have an allergic reaction to nickel-plated jewelry before using the phone.
The Association of Dermatologists has called for the patient’s cheeks and ears to have rashes for unknown reasons, and should pay attention to whether the patient is suffering from “skin dermatitis”. The number of people suffering from this skin disease has continued to increase in recent years. Previously, researchers at Brown University in Rhode Island, USA, also pointed out that the nickel metal contained in the mobile phone body may cause skin irritation to users.
Although some manufacturers have already planned to stop using nickel as a mobile phone in stages, people should also consider using a mobile phone case and earphones to reduce contact with the body.