For many, the pursuit of healthy skin begins and ends with a meticulous routine of cleansers, serums, and moisturisers. Yet, a ubiquitous item in our daily lives, handled constantly and rarely cleaned, is quietly undermining our efforts: the mobile phone. Pressed directly against the skin, this device has emerged as a significant, yet often underestimated, contributor to irritation and even infection.
Dermatologists are increasingly observing a distinct pattern among patients, colloquially termed "phone acne," even if it lacks a formal medical diagnosis.
