Allergic to AirPod Pro eartips

I disagree because in most of our cases we are using same kind of products, with silicone Tips as Apple say about AirPod tips. I have been in allergist and they can find any allergy to silicone, and I can’t find what I’m allergy to because Apple doesn’t explain what materials are behind.

Smart people in medicine can’t do anything without knowing what is different in Apple tips and others, Doctor has done me tests with other tips and Airpods one in may arm, and I only get allergy reaction was to a Apple tip. After that they only suggest me to try to find what is the materials in AirPods or try to replace for other silicone tips, that is why People like me who love Apple Aripods are looking for a solution, other smart people buy other company Earphones and no problema anymore.

we don’t say is a bad product, we say that apart from people that have allergy to silicone tips, this product generate other reaction that other product no, and because we think is a good product we try to have a solution

Actually your allergist has solved your problem, whatever Apple is using for the tips they are buying you are allergic to them and shouldn’t use them. Your allergist could write to Apple and ask what components, in what amounts, are in the tips or who actually makes them and then contact that company.

A small number of people are allergic to nickel and an even smaller number have sensitivity to trace amounts. So they can’t use the Apple Watch. Along with any other companies products that use nickel.

I agree. I own so many Apple products and am a huge fan. These airpods are amazing and I bought 6 for my family members. I've been to the doctor and he advised that he has seen six cases in the past two weeks. Maybe a slight tweak would fix the problem.

Wow, 6 cases!!

Yes, a change in the tip composition would make a big difference. I’m currently using aftermarket silicone and they’re much better!

Re allergies: I’m 64. I’ve never had any allergies before. No contact issues with any substance, including silicone (or nickel, though I don’t see why nickel is relevant to this convo). There must be something else in there. And unless Apple lets us know what else is in there, seeing an allergist is sort of pointless.

I'm 69 and I've had lots of allergies. Got them honestly by the old genetic method. And I brought up nickel because if you go over and look in that forum you will see a similar type thread.

I tried the AirPod Pros but none of the sizes fit my ears which really didn't surprise me so I returned them. Maybe someday they will have more size options. Didn't have any allergic reactions. I did ask my allergist if she had any complaints and she said she had seen no cases of it. I did ask her if I wrote a letter for her asking for the composition of the tips would she sign it and mail it and send it in. She said yes, but no I haven't done it yet. Had to do labs at my doctors clinic on Thursday and they said they had no patients there that had complained about it. So apparently almost all of the people having this problem are going to traceyfrombedfords doctor. She should ask her doctor to send a letter.

I also recently discovered the allergy to my Apple Beats Pro. It took almost six months. I was convinced that I had a perforated eardrum on my right year. I generally only wear one ABP for driving.

My symptoms include: Clear drainage , rash for a week or so, itching, and a rash with similar clear fluid on my outer ear where the ear retainer is.

I can’t believe it took so long to connect the pieces. Apple: Please isolate the chemical that is causing so many issues. And let people know that your product is a likely culprit to their inner ear infection.

Get your allergist who diagnosed your allergy to sign a letter to send a letter to Apple asking what is in the AirPod. Unless more than 1% have an allergy I doubt you will see a change as a new formula could affect more people.

So, to be clear, I'm NOT a doctor, but based on what I've read, the symptoms most folks are describing (that include clearest discharge, etc.) are very likely an allergic reaction of some sort. (Which seems to be triggering bouts of ear eczema. If that IS the case, I don't think suppressing the itching topically is your best bet - it'll likely get worse, and eczema can get infected. I think if you are having some kind of allergic reaction, you need to remove the stimulus.

I do get it, asI LOVE these too. I am currently cycling through all the tips not made by apple on Amazon to see if any will let me wear them without the reaction. (No luck so far.)

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities.

I want to make sure you reach the right team for help with your AirPods Pro. I recommend that you contact Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you may be able to [ schedule a callback / reach them by phone or chat ] here: https://getsupport.apple.com

I had severe dermatitis in both ears after using the AirPods pro for a few days. An ENT specialist had to put me on a cortisone treatment for 15 days to bring down the infection.

It started with itching in both ears after 15-20 minutes' use, but at first I didn't make the connection and continued using the AirPods. Soon, I had discharge from the ears, and my left ear swelled up so much that I had to go to the doctor. I love those AirPods, but now I can't use them. I bought the new Beats over-the-ear headphones, which have all the Siri commands. I use those now even though they're not as portable.

I have other in-ear earphones, the Bose sport, the Galaxy Buds+, and the Bang and Oluffsen E8. They don't cause the same reaction. I'm wondering if Apple treats the earphones with some chemical I might be allergic to.

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities.

I want to make sure you reach the right team for help with your AirPods Pro. I recommend that you contact Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you may be able to [ schedule a callback / reach them by phone or chat ] here: https://getsupport.apple.com

I purchased the PZOZ airpods Pro Eartips and so far they are working for me, these are weird foam tips but work. and I also found the AllBingo Services airpod ear that covers the body of the earphones to its not touching my ear, work as well. Both are inexpensive and found on Amazon.

I called Apple Support and let them know that my doctor diagnosed that the airpod pros where causing the same issue that everyone is mentioning. I had to answer some questions, provide pics of my ears and doctor documentations and then they offered me a refund for the airpods. I'm trying new earpieces to see if that will help and so far, so goo, keeping my fingers crossed but i'm saying this to say, please contact apple support. The more that people do this, the more that Apple will understand that this is an issue they must look into.

I had the same issue with my new AirPods Pro as well. I had my mid earlobe swollen once. I waited a week or also and tried again. I was on the phone for 45 min with them and the same happened. I used steroid base ointment and the reaction went away, but I am going back to the old AirPods.

Add me to the list. I'd been using the Airpod pros for a couple of months with no issue. Then one day the irritation was unbearable and I noticed the swelling, redness and drainage. It took a week or so before all this went away. I've used all kinds of earplug headphones for years without any issue like this. I've now gone back to my original Airpods and so far I can use them without the allergic type reaction