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On Tuesday July 6, 2021 I went for a hike with my family on Haleakala located on the Island of Maui. The hike was greater than 9000 ft elevation. After completing our 2.5 mile hike my left wrist felt a little warm and itchy so I removed my watch. I received a superficial burn right where the watch sensor rest on my wrist in the shape of a circle. I have had my watch now for a few years and this has never happened. Is the battery going bad?
Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 7
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M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.5; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.6; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.6 HomePods, audioOS 14.6 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2
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M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.4; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.5; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.6; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.6 HomePods, audioOS 14.6 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2
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I would like to see a dermatologist if I can. I’m pretty sure that my dermatologist would say to discontinue using my Apple Watch which I have already done. You did not answer my question regarding my watch sensor. My question again: is my watch sensor or battery life coming to an end?
How would I know? The folks here don't work for Apple. I'm not a tech, I'm a user who volunteers in these user to user support forums.
Two of us have given you a link to speak directly to Apple. Make use of it.
Ciao.
I did not get a response to my question.
I'm still waiting for a reply from Da Veed. I still would like to know why this happened.
Superficial wrist burn
