[Mrluvaluva]

It's every teenager's worst nightmare – using your mobile phone can give you spots.

And if you think the answer is texting, forget it, because the tips of fingers can also break out in a rash.

The problem, according to the British Association of Dermatologists (Bad), is nickel. The metal is present in most mobile phones and the association warned that users may develop rashes on their cheeks or ear.

The issue came to light after several reports of patients with unexplained skin disorders.

Cases are thought to be on the rise – poetic justice, perhaps, for commuters who have had to endure annoying conversations and musical ringtones after a long day.

Experts found that the reaction was caused by nickel in the casing or on the buttons of some mobile phones. Reports of several cases have been published in medical journals including the Journal of Investigative Dermatology and the British Journal of Dermatology.

Dr Graham Lowe, from Bad, dubbed the condition 'mobile phone dermatitis'. He said: 'The allergy results from frequent skin contact with nickel-containing objects.

'The rash would typically occur on the cheek or ear, depending on where the metal part of the phone comes into contact with the skin.

'In theory it could even occur on the fingers if you spend a lot of time texting on metal buttons.'

A spokesman for the GSM Association, which represents mobile phone operators worldwide, said: 'Using a case or hands-free kit will minimise contact with nickel.'


Original article here

[xDramatick]

I wondered why I've suddenly got a spot on my forehead and under my chin.
Of course, I put my phone there all the time.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Darenn

I wondered why I've suddenly got a spot on my forehead and under my chin.
Of course, I put my phone there all the time.

"users may develop rashes on their cheeks or ear"

[pete_bennet]

that explains a lot

[Annie]

OMG! Thats me then. Life of semi bad skin! My mobile and me are like BFF, BOMA, BOM, BOF etc etc

[Scarlett.]

What a load of sheit

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Chewy

What a load of sheit

And that is what this girl thought.

[Mrluvaluva]

Or at least I think it's a girl? There's a bit of a beard thingy going on there.

[Annie]

OMG! Her face is DISGUSTING!!!

[Lauren]

That girl looks like she has polycystic ovarian syndrome.

[/geek mode]


Anyway. I don't use my mobile to ring people.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Lauren

Anyway. I don't use my mobile to ring people.

What do you do with it then? Set it to "vibrate".........

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva

And that is what this girl thought.

lol, strange how I never got/get these spots

[Benjamin]

well how come I never broke out in spots?

These silly scientists. maybe the teenagers they interviewed/tested just had acne? Or normal spots like everybody gets.

I wish they would spend our valuable money on actual worthwhile research, rather than this pointless drivvle.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva

What do you do with it then? Set it to "vibrate".........

Hahahah, it is actually set to vibrate.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Chewy

lol, strange how I never got/get these spots

Chewy. I still have that photo you posted on that other forum.





Love the hair btw.

[Lauren]

LOL @ that hair.

[Scarlett.]

I think you will find thats me

[Tom]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva

And that is what this girl thought.

Spots must be the least of her worries when she needs to learn how to shave

[Annie]

I thought that pic was a BOY! OMG! Is it a girl?!

[Nicky.]

LOL!

I have to say that is the biggest load of rubbish xD

A rash on the tips of your fingers from texting ? xD LOL!

I text ALL the time.. and Im spot/rash free!

I dont go on the phone much, so that bit might be true, but I do find it a load of waffle lol x