Turns out your the iPad contains nickel which is one of the most common allergy-inducing metals out there. According to Pediatrics various people are picking up allergies from a variety of personal electronic products. While nickel-induced rashes aren't life-threatening they can be very uncomfortable which may require treatment with steroids and antibiotics according to Dr Sharon Jacobs of Rady Children's hospital. Doctors tested the device and detected a chemical compound found in nickel in the iPad's outside coating. Apple spokesman Chris Gaither said the company had no comment. Nickel rashes have also been traced to other common products like jewellery