I hate talking on my cell phone, or any phone for that matter, but now the British Association of Dermatologists has given me one more reason to hate my nickel-plated nemesis—“mobile phone dermatitis” (yeah, that’s an actual term).

Mobile phone dermatitis is a red, itchy rash that occurs on people’s ears and cheeks as a result of mobile phone overuse. By spending too much time on your cell phone, you can over time develop an allergic reaction to the nickel surface present on many mobile devices. In fact, the rash isn’t necessarily confined to your face. According to doctors, in theory it can also occur on your fingertips if you’re an out-of-control text messager. Crazy stuff!

I don’t usually consider irritating skin conditions to be a laughing matter, but I think this is kind of funny. Mobile devices are no doubt a major part of our day-to-day lives, and our use of them will only increase over time. But don’t you think that giant red rashes on people’s faces is a sign that maybe we need to start limiting our use, or overuse, of mobile devices? Just a thought. Happy Friday and have a great weekend!

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