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Cell Phones Can Cause a Rash
Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Could your cell phone be causing that facial skin rash? The answer may be yes– and the culprit may be the nickel content in the fashionable design of many cell phones.
Nickel is a familiar allergen that afflicts anywhere from 17% to 33% of the population with a red itchy rash doctors call Contact Dermatitis.
People with a nickel allergy may take steps to avoid skin contact with products that contain nickel, which is found in some jewelry.
But whether you know you have an allergy to nickel or not, you may not suspect the design on the front of your cell phone. Studies have shown many cell phones use nickel for their metallic highlights such as the brand logos, decorative accents, and even the buttons on the front of the phone.
As a result there has been an increase in the prevalence of facial skin rashes associated with these cell phones.
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How contagious is poison ivy?
Posted on 21. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
There’s a lot of my patients who are afraid they’ll develop a rash after coming into contact with someone who has a rash from poison ivy. It is a common mistake to think that poison ivy is that contagious, but someone with poison ivy cannot infect you by coughing on you or even hugging you.
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Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, And Poison Sumac Rashes
Posted on 09. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
For many of my patients, the first realization that they might have come in contact with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac, occurs when they consult with me about a rash that they have developed. These vicious weeds are the single most common cause of allergic reactions in the United States
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Keep Your Skin Healthy Under That Halloween Mask
Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Just remember that one night of scary costumes can have a bad effect on your skin. This is especially true if you are considering using makeup to turn yourself into that ghoulish zombie on Halloween.