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Allergic contact dermatitis to a laptop computer in a child
Sharon E Jacob1, Shehla Admani
1Division of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California.
Pediatric Dermatology
|March 8, 2014
Summary
An 11-year-old boy developed widespread dermatitis from nickel in a new laptop. This case highlights allergic contact dermatitis from electronic devices.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Allergology
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Atopic dermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition.
- Electronic devices are increasingly prevalent in daily life.
- Nickel allergy is a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
Observation:
- An 11-year-old boy with a history of atopic dermatitis presented with a widespread rash.
- The dermatitis appeared one month after receiving a new laptop.
- The rash distribution suggested contact with the laptop.
Findings:
- Patch testing confirmed allergic contact dermatitis to nickel.
- The nickel was identified as originating from the laptop casing.
- This represents a case of device-related allergic contact dermatitis.
Implications:
- Nickel in consumer electronics can cause allergic contact dermatitis.
- Awareness is needed regarding potential allergens in electronic devices.
- Further investigation into material composition of electronics may be warranted.
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