It’s a fact that cell phones tend to build up dirt and bacteria, and this bacteria can cause skin problems.
Your Cell Phone Is Dirtier Than A Toilet
In fact, it’s been often argued that your cell phone could actually be way dirtier than a toilet seat – and worse still, a public one. When you hold up your phone against the skin, the grime on it gets onto the skin.
Cell Phone Dirt, Acne, And Aging
Dr. Estee Williams is a certified medical expert in cosmetic and surgical dermatology with the opinion that the buildup of bacteria on the phone doesn’t really cause acne, but rather clogs the pores – something that has the potential to cause the acne and other skin issues. However, that doesn’t negate the fact that it’s the dirt on the phone that’s the genesis of the whole problem.
According to one Dr. Joshua Zeichner of Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, the major cause of acne is genetic issues, although he agrees that keeping a dirty phone in contact with the skin could increase the risk of developing acne.
How To Avoid This
As is with most other health-related stuff, there’s a way to prevent accumulation of dirt and bacteria on your phone. All you have to do is clean the phone regularly – with rubbing alcohol. Using sanitizing devices like PhoneSoap is another option.
