Allergic to AirPod Pro eartips

It was inside and outside but where the silicone was in contact, I mean al the outer part of the ear with the skin bad, but no the part in contact with the rest of the AirPods.

i would need to make more tries but it looked like is something in the silicone.

Hi BellaPhia,

I want to thank you for sharing your experience because those of us who are having these ear problems want nothing more than to be able to use the products that we love.

I know it’s a bit unorthodox to answer the kinds of questions that they asked you. They asked me the same questions. Your answers to these questions can help Apple improve these products. Those of us with issues appreciate the efforts of others to try and solve these mysteries.

I answered the questions, sent them pictures of the things they asked for, and they offered to refund my full purchase price. And this was two months after I bought them.

I really feel like they’re making an attempt to gather as much useful information as possible so that they can work on making these things compatible with everyone’s ears and body chemistry. It’s a tall order for sure.

Perhaps if you call them back and offer to participate in their fact-finding mission, they’ll change their tune and offer you a refund.

Again, thanks for sharing your story.

Hi BellaPhia,

I had the same experience but because of the test I'm going to have about Allergy, my Dr asked me more info about the materials. I asked several times to Apple support and the only thing I obtained and Only by phone, not writing message, is that the eartips are made of Silicone and ensure that it doesn't have PVC, beryllium nor Bromine. No more information.

I'm also experiencing an allergic reaction to the AirPod pros - does anyone have any suggestions? Is it possible to get the tips made out of a different material??

Also - is it normal for the battery to drain from one airpod while the other is full?

I also had a very bad and very immediate reaction to the AirPods Pro. I kept using them on an 8hr + airplane trip (x2) and during the vacation trip. Periodically taking them out and itching my ears and wondering why my ears kept itching.

When I came back from the trip, I Googled “itching AirPods Pro”. Then I found this and it explained a lot. I had bad ear drainage in my left ear that turned into a sinus infection but, I hadn’t realized why till too late.

I was able to return them at a local Apple Store because it was within a couple of days past their Holiday Return policy.

So I just wanted to add my name to the list.

Interesting to see others coming back to this post with the same symptoms. Glad to see I wasn't the only one.

Did anyone else here experience the irritation on the side of the face where the airpod pro arm touches, as I described in my original comment? To me this really seems to be indicative of an allergy or irritation with a cause independent of the silicon eartips. Maybe something in the plastic, maybe something being emitted by the device? Who knows... just curious of everyones thoughts on this.

I've had the same problem. I thought maybe it was just my imagination and tried to ignore it, but the irritation is getting worse. I've worn this type of earbud for years without a problem until I bought the Apple Airpods. And I really love the Airpods, but can't keep wearing them. I'm going to look for replacement tips. If anyone finds reliable replacements that do not cause this problem, I'd love to hear about them!

I got these tips from amazon but have found that I am not only allergic to the tips but the AirPod as well. Very frustrating and scary to think so many people are experiencing this issue.

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Thanks! That's the type I just found and ordered.

I think my problem is only the tips, as the itchiness, etc., is only in my ear canal where it contacts the tip. This is the first time I've ever had this issue, and I've used similar (non-Apple) earbuds for years.

Hi BellaPhia,

Does these Ear tips fit perfectly with Airpods pro? I would like to try them with other friend Airpods to see if Allergy continues or it is only Ear tips cause.

Thank you very much for your feedback

I appreciate the thought regarding the AirPod itself, but because the Pro fits in the ear & has caused me personally a severe reaction! It has to be the soft tip. It’s a terrible shame. The sound is amazing but not worth the ITCHING 😳, drainage & swelling of the ear canal. 🙉Creating a miserable ****. I hope Apple creates a new tip alternative! Otherwise a giant waste of money.

It is almost impossible for any manufacturer to come up with a material that absolutely no one is allergic to. If Apple has reports that 50% of AirPod Pro users are having a reaction they might change them but if it is less than 1%, as it appears to be (or much lower), it is doubtful they will do anything. See an allergist.

That’s not exactly the situation. Today all people having this problem with AirPods pro, are not having any issue with other silicone Air buds, high, medium and low quality, plus the people who is allergic to all silicone tips, the 1% you mention. Then it is not a common allergy, it is something more specific, and until the date, nobody has obtained any detail about material behind AirPods.

My daughter has this issue as well. When she wears the Airpod Pros her ears produce more wax than normal. We just had her ears flushed, she wore her Beats for a week with no issues. Wore her AirPod Pros last night and her ears are draining today. Going to test it again in a few days...