Allergic contact dermatitis caused by a cell phone cover.
This case report describes allergic contact dermatitis attributed to a cell phone cover that was advertised as silicone only. Patch testing with the cover material confirmed the diagnosis, and additional patch testing showed reactions to multiple plastics/glues allergens. The authors suggest that as phone cover use increases, similar chemically mediated reactions may become more common and should be considered in facial dermatitis.
Key points
- A case of contact dermatitis was attributed to a cell phone cover.
- Patch testing with the cover material confirmed the suspected cause.
- Secondary allergic contact dermatitis to topical creams used was also reported.
- Positive patch test reactions occurred to multiple allergens in a plastics and glues series.
- The cover was advertised as silicone only, but reactions suggested relevant allergens were present.
- Authors note clinicians should consider phone-cover-related allergy in facial dermatitis differential diagnosis.
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