Macbook Pro Induced Rash?

2 days ago I came down with a rash on my right forearm....the part that slides over the right lower surface of my Macbook Pro. I am on my computer for hours at a time. I am on a trip to Korea so do not have a doctor to go to. It is very annoying. I am adjusting my typing posture to avoid contact between the rash and the computer body...it seems to be getting better, but also seems to be spreading. I am curious if you get more info from your dermatologist. I read something about aluminum allergies...not sure if that is real or mythical.

While it seems your wife's rash seems related to the MacBook Pro. It is possible that there may be something else involved, the desk or something else that she makes contact with when using the MB Pro, something that has gotten on the surface of the MB Pro, etc. You would probably need to get with the Dr who diagnosed her dyshidrosis to see if the MB Pro is the actual cause.

If you and the Dr are able to isolate it to the MB Pro, call AppleCare and provide them with that information. They are pretty good about allowing returns or exchanges for another product under those circumstances.

And do post back and let us know what you find out.

The main body of the MBP is anodized aluminum, which should be fairly inert. However, the keys are painted plastic, and I believe the trackpad is either plastic or glass. There could be a contact sensitivity to the paint or plastic.

Could she use an external keyboard and mouse? Not a real solution I know, but maybe a workaround.

Good luck!

This is the perfect solution for a metal allergy:

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-macbook-pro-15-inch-2nd-gen-cases-cove rs-skins-shields.php

It's called Invisible Shield and is a thin clear film that goes over the MacBook Pro and in very discrete and removable without a trace.