Analysis of the current status of skin contact allergy of wearable devices
10.3760/cma.j.cn114452-20250121-00036
- VernacularTitle:可穿戴设备皮肤接触过敏现状解析
- Author:
Yaqi ZHENG
1
;
Yunhong HAO
;
Shuanglu LIAO
;
Qinyang XIAO
;
Wenxuan ZHANG
;
Haixia LI
;
Shaomin ZHONG
Author Information
1. 北京大学第一医院皮肤性病科，国家皮肤与免疫疾病临床医学研究中心，北京市皮肤病分子诊断重点实验室，国家药品监督管理局化妆品质量控制与评价重点实验室，北京100034
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Dermatitis, contact;
Dermatitis, allergic contact;
Dermatitis, irritant;
Wearable electronic devices
- From:
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine
2025;48(6):686-692
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
In recent years, the wearable device market has been developing rapidly. Wearable devices with personalized health management and chronic disease monitoring are widely used in daily life by virtue of their powerful performance and convenience. However, with the popularization of these devices, skin adverse reactions caused by prolonged wearable wear are gradually increasing, among which allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is the most common. Common allergens such as acrylates, methacrylates, rosin, chromium and nickel are widely present in adhesives and device components and are the main causes of ACD. Understanding the presence of potential sensitizers in wearable devices can help in diagnostic patch testing in users experiencing skin reactions caused by the device. Future innovations in wearable device materials will focus on the adoption of safer bonding technologies and biocompatible materials to reduce the risk of allergy. The introduction of new materials brings both development opportunities and challenges. Educating users on proper device usage, identifying specific allergens, selecting hypoallergenic materials, and optimizing device maintenance are important for reducing the risk of ACD.
