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iPads and other electronic devices could trigger allergic reactions, rashes
Seasonal allergies can already be uncomfortable enough for some people, but a new medical report suggests that iPads and other electronic devices that contain nickel could cause rashes and require the use of antibiotics.Doctors have published a new report in the journal 'Pediatrics' that details a case in which an 11-year-old boy suffered from a widespread rash all over his body, forcing him to miss school after treatments failed to improve his condition.As doctors looked into the child’s history, they linked the rash – which was identified as a nickel allergy through tests – to a first-generation iPad he used on a daily basis.
At this point, it’s unclear whether or not all iPad models include nickel, or if the problem also extends to other Apple products like smartphones and laptops. A couple of years ago, one woman made headlines after her iPhone 4 reportedly triggered a body-wide rash that made her “unrecognizable.” It’s possible that devices from other companies, like Google and Microsoft, could also contain nickel, although the companies have declined to comment on the issue."With the increasing prevalence of nickel allergy in the pediatric population, it is important for clinicians to continue to consider metallic-appearing electronics and personal effects as potential sources of nickel exposure," states the report, written by Dr. Sharon Jacob and Dr. Shehla Admani of San Diego’s Rady Children's Hospital.
Nickel is one of the most common allergy-causing metals and, as noted by the Mayo Clinic, symptoms can include:
Rash or bumps on the skin
Itching, which may be severe
Redness or changes in skin color
Dry patches of skin that may resemble a burn
Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases
Read More
Seasonal allergies can already be uncomfortable enough for some people, but a new medical report suggests that iPads and other electronic devices that contain nickel could cause rashes and require the use of antibiotics.Doctors have published a new report in the journal 'Pediatrics' that details a case in which an 11-year-old boy suffered from a widespread rash all over his body, forcing him to miss school after treatments failed to improve his condition.As doctors looked into the child’s history, they linked the rash – which was identified as a nickel allergy through tests – to a first-generation iPad he used on a daily basis.
At this point, it’s unclear whether or not all iPad models include nickel, or if the problem also extends to other Apple products like smartphones and laptops. A couple of years ago, one woman made headlines after her iPhone 4 reportedly triggered a body-wide rash that made her “unrecognizable.” It’s possible that devices from other companies, like Google and Microsoft, could also contain nickel, although the companies have declined to comment on the issue."With the increasing prevalence of nickel allergy in the pediatric population, it is important for clinicians to continue to consider metallic-appearing electronics and personal effects as potential sources of nickel exposure," states the report, written by Dr. Sharon Jacob and Dr. Shehla Admani of San Diego’s Rady Children's Hospital.
Nickel is one of the most common allergy-causing metals and, as noted by the Mayo Clinic, symptoms can include:
Rash or bumps on the skin
Itching, which may be severe
Redness or changes in skin color
Dry patches of skin that may resemble a burn
Blisters and draining fluid in severe cases
Read More
