The Claim: Cellphones Can Cause an Allergic Reaction.

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The Claim: Cellphones Can Cause an Allergic Reaction.



By ANAHAD O'CONNOR November 22, 2010



THE FACTS Talking on a cellphone for long periods can carry certain risks, like dirty looks from those around you. But allergies?



In recent years, dermatologists have seen a small but growing number of people with itchy rashes along their jaw lines, face and ears which go away when cellphone use is discontinued.



The reason, studies suggest, is an allergy to metals in the phones, most often nickel.



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