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Sharon E Jacob1, Shehla Admani2
1Division of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California sjacob@contactderm.net.
Pediatrics
|July 16, 2014
Summary
Allergic contact dermatitis can occur from iPads, a common source of nickel exposure in children. This highlights a potential environmental trigger for this skin condition in pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatrics
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a common skin condition.
- Nickel is a frequent contact allergen, particularly in children.
- Electronic devices are increasingly prevalent in children's lives.
Observation:
- A case of allergic contact dermatitis was observed in a child using an iPad.
- The dermatitis presented on areas of direct skin contact with the device.
- Nickel was identified as the causative allergen.
Findings:
- The iPad was identified as a source of nickel exposure.
- Direct skin contact with the electronic device led to nickel sensitization.
- This case highlights a novel route of environmental nickel exposure in children.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider electronic devices as a potential source of nickel allergy in children.
- Awareness of nickel content in consumer electronics is important for preventing pediatric ACD.
- Further investigation into nickel leaching from electronic devices is warranted.
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