Allergic to AirPod Pro eartips

I’m having the same problem. I wore them occasionally in December and didn’t notice anything except maybe a “hot” very mild itching that was not persistent or associated with drainage. Couldn’t find them for a while. Once I wore them again recently, the first time the symptoms started I didn’t realize it was the AirPods. My ears were having problems with intense itching and redness inside, drainage and peeling for about a week. I wouldn’t have even tried to wear the pods with the irritation I was experiencing. Last night I popped them in to wash the dishes and do laundry and by bedtime my ears were driving me nuts again with intense itching and drainage. I was laying there unable to sleep and realized that it must be the AirPod Pros. Came here to find a bunch of other people with the same issue.

What a shame, it’s such a great product. I guess I may try to get a not from a doctor and stuff to get a refund but with COVID, I don’t know how that’s going to go.

The drainage is terrible and then recovery normally last about week, where my ears go flakey! I’ve contact Apple but I don’t think there is anything they can as mine were brought in December 2019 last year. But I hoping more that they have come up with a new plastic cover rather than get a refund! I am wondering if a different rubber would fit them? 🤔

I bought mine in November, used for months then suddenly I experienced the same thing described by many folks on this thread. I contacted apple, went through a few iterations of questions sending pictures of my ear and the AirPods and they agreed to refund. I haven't seen the money yet but it seems like I'll get it. That said I found these on amazon https://amzn.to/2XwpFGa, I've been using them with my wife's AirPods for about a week (when she'll let me) and so far they don't bother me.

just as easy as taking off the apple tips and putting on these. The foam is kinda funky in that it compresses and doesn't come back as quick as I expected, but it does come back and take on the original shape.

This hursts my heart because I absolutely love my AirPod Pros! I am an ER nurse working full time and in school full time working on my MSN FNP. My hubby purchased them for me for Christmas so I could utilize the noise cancelling feature while trying to study and complete exams/homework.

It was love at first wear! Then I began having itching, redness, swelling, and crusting of my ears. I cleaned the AirPods (and my ears) several times with no improvement. When I stop wearing the AirPods all symptoms subside. It appears to be some kind of contact dermatitis to the entire AirPod structure (any part that touches the skin) I love Apple and am completely satisfied with the product, if I could use it. 🥺

Please fix this for us weird eared peeps by coming out with AirPods made of different materials. I will just have to give mine to my hubby. He will be so upset to have a new set! Hahahaha! If Apple comes out with a new edition made of different materials I will buy!

I love you Apple!

Did you see the link put up pdxtony? This the UK site link, https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B085FS9D3M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They have been recommended by more than one person, they are not expensive so Ive brought set to try, maybe something for you to look at?

I actually getting excited at the thought that i will be able to use them again!

So just a quick update, I received the Foam Masters replacement tips bought off Amazon. I could not get used to the memory foam and was very uncomfortable and the friction just made my ears worse. The best part of getting these tips is that they include 3 sets of the plastic part that clips onto the AirPods themselves, and that you are supposed to press on the foam tips. I went to the local computer center and bought a set of replacement silicone tips (generic, not specific to any brand name), for about $0.70. I then stretched the new silicone tips onto the plastic part that came with the Foam Masters and after a bit of struggle, it now fits perfectly onto the AirPods. Having now worn them for a few weeks on and off, i still unfortunately get the same reaction to my ears. From what I can now self diagnose as ear eczema. I don't know why it started after buying the AirPods Pro, but doesn't seem like the condition will go away with new silicone tips.

My last effort will be to try to stretch and fit the Shure replacement tips I had been using for over a decade with no issue.

For anyone that has bought the Foam Masters, you might want to give it a try with another brand tips that has worked for you in the past.

I've found the same thing, LJK825. After wearing other silicone earbuds for years, after the reaction to the Airpods Pro, I can't wear any now. Even the ones I wore without any problems before the Airpods now cause a reaction that is so bad that I wake up at night because my ears are itching/burning. I guess I just need to give up on them, but I hate to do that.

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Hi, I've made an appointment for a call back, but I am unsure what they can do. I've already spoken to my business team who don't think apple has come up with any other type of tip.

I think i've opened this appointment under the correct option, I went for 'Setting & usage'.

Thank you

I have purchased these, but I have received them yet.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B085FS9D3M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was going to use them, they post on here how I got on.

Some people on this tread say they great and allow them use they're AirPods again, and some say they didn't make a different.

Tried wearing my brothers regular Airpods (which I previously wore for over a year with no problems at all) to see if I would have the same reaction that I had to the airpod pros, and I DID. I'm telling you guys its not the silicon tips, its a contact dermatitis to the body of airpod itself

As per my previous post... major reaction- I’m not a doctor but some thing that helped me w/ reaction is I used Flonase on QTip (that ur not suppose to do) & gently used it in my ear. Gave me some relief.

May ENT freaked, they they did nothing for me!

Went back to my Bose ear buds.

I am adding myself into this thread with the hopes of pushing Apple to look into this. Having itchy ear canals because of the AirPods Pro. Ordered third party tips from amazon, I will post if it makes a difference.

Same for me! Memory foam tips r ok, don’t stay in my small ears very well. But ok.

Apple told me the same thing. In person at the store-several times, by phone, no response to my email. I find it very hard to believe! Too many people on this discussion for them to not be aware. Apple store guy said “Oh, there’s a discussion page for everything...” Big waste of $250.00