Contact dermatitis to AirPods Pro

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Contact dermatitis to AirPods Pro

Hi I was recently patch tested to the various parts of the AirPods Pro following a terrible episode of ear dermatitis. It seems that I am allergic (3+ reaction) to the silicone earbud, the plastic white ?acrylate bit and the black mesh bit of the AirPods…

A quick search on apple’s website showed that there isn’t a MSDS but AirPods contain nickel, acrylates and silicone. However, I was also patch tested to nickel and various acrylates but I am not allergic to any of them!

Is there some other material inside the AirPods that I am allergic to? Would be useful to know the exact type of material e.g. exact type of acrylate… but where should I find this information from?

Help PLEASEEEEEEE

Posted on Aug 26, 2021 7:26 AM

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Answer 1

JovonaP.

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Aug 27, 2021 7:44 AM in response to Bambieyes14

Hello Bambieyes14,

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We want to make sure you reach the right team for help with your device. We recommend that you contact Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you may be able to reach them here: Get Support.

Have a nice day!

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amamarie

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Sep 22, 2021 6:35 PM in response to Bambieyes14

I have been reading a bunch about this as well, how did you get patch tested to see what parts you are allergic to? I am experiencing issues after wearing my airpods as well and I'm not sure what part is causing it. I also am allergic to eyelash extensions, so I was wondering if it's something in the glue? I'm not entirely sure if they are in any way correlated but was curious if anyone else has the same issue. Pretty disappointed for sure!

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Answer 3

Aug 27, 2021 8:07 AM in response to Bambieyes14

You could also be having a reaction to your own sweat. Instead of evaporating, it's being held against your skin by the AirPods. That can, in some people, cause irritation.

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Contact dermatitis to AirPods Pro

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