ITCHY, PRICKLY BURNING SENSATION ON SKIN WHEN USING GADGETS

[vanessa_may]

I have this problem with my skin when i used gadgets e.g cellphones , computers. there is a sudden occurrence of red traces everywhere. Its very itchy , with a stinging (pain)  and burning sensation. Its appearance usually starts when handling gadgets particularly  in the right hand ( since i am a right handed person) then it will scatter at my arms, back even in my face and breast..I do not know if its still a normal allergy? or what.. should i worry about it? for it may cause serious problems later?....please,, I really need help and thanks for all your advises


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[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This can be due to allergic dermatitis skin. Diagnosis is done by skin patch test or blood tests for allergy. MELISA (Memory Lymphocyte Immunostimulation Assay) test is a blood test that is confirmatory for metal allergy.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[maatson]

Nickel dermatitis from key-pads.It is not so uncommon but barely recognized!