Sore finger tips from touch devices.

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Sore finger tips from touch devices.

I have read a number of threads regarding sore fingers from touch devices (touch screens and track pads). From what I have read people seem to think that the cause is either related to carpel tunnel, or the abrasiveness of the screen. Has anyone considered other potential causes like an electrical response between the finger and the screen since, after doing some research, I discovered that Apple uses capacitive touch screens. There is also an oleophobic coating on the screens and I was wondering if that could be causing the sore finger tips due to an allergic reaction. There are certain metals like nickel that people are allergic to. Could that be the issue? The World Health Organization (WHO) had done test on Electro Magnetic Fields. Could that be the problem?

I have had soreness in my fingertips for years using a variety of touch devices and versions (MacBook, iPads, and iPhones). I have used screen covers and a stylus for years to avoid touching the screens and trackpads, which have helped, but if I use my fingers they become numb and sore and if I do it long enough the finger tips will split. It is very painful. If I stop using my touch screen devices and only use my desktop computer with a traditional mouse the problems clears up in a few days. Hopefully there are medical and or technical people that can identify the cause and hopefully find a solution.

iPad Pro 10.5-inch, Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Jan 14, 2022 11:22 AM

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Answer 1

Revianmac

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Jan 14, 2022 11:57 AM in response to Paint-Wood-Stone

As someone who is trained in the medical field, I highly recommend you see a qualified medical professional. Medical conditions cannot be properly diagnosed without physical examination and a question & answer session. Any advice to the contrary could be detrimental to your health.

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Answer 2

Jan 14, 2022 5:51 PM in response to Paint-Wood-Stone

Ask your doctor.

That's his job.

If he can't answer, get a referral to an Allergist.

No one on the internet is qualified to give you any answers, seeking to self diagnose based on anything off the internet is really ridiculously foolish.

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Answer 3

Jan 14, 2022 4:59 PM in response to Paint-Wood-Stone

No one on the internet, including you, is qualified to diagnose anything.

Go see a doctor.

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Answer 4

Jan 14, 2022 3:21 PM in response to Revianmac

I did see a doctor years ago and he thought it was an allergic reaction. That was when I started looking into allergies that could be related to my iPad and iPhone That was when I heard about nickel allergies so I bought a case for all my devices and a stylus. It did help but even with a cover on my touch screens if I use my device a lot I run into the same problem which is what got me thinking about screen coatings, capacitance, and EMF effects. I was just wondering if anyone did any scientific research on potential causes that could explain why this occurs and how to resolve the problem.

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ChrisJ4203

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Jan 14, 2022 3:48 PM in response to Paint-Wood-Stone

While there may be people that have done scientific research on the subject, this is not the place to look for it. There is no way to know the people that respond here, it is an international public forum, and you do not need anything but an Apple ID to post here. If you wish to see anything about it, I would suggest a search of medical journals from a recognized medical source and see what you find.

I can tell you that I teach computers, keyboarding and the likes and am on a computer some 12 hours a day 6 days a week, and I've never experienced a problem with the tips of my fingers, but that does not mean you are not. That is why it needs to be handled professionally, not by strangers on the internet. Good luck in your research.

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Answer 6

Jan 14, 2022 4:31 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Thanks for the suggestion. The reason I posted the question here is because when I did a Google search these forums were the first links that showed up talking about this issue, and this issue goes back over a decade.

I spent 30+ years working in Aerospace and IT (as an RTOS developer and as a hardware technician). I have also spent a lot of time behind a keyboard. I have never had any issues with any device until I started using touch screens, and metallic trackpads. I do realize that this doesn’t affect everyone. Since there are threads going back over a decade on this forum discussing this I was hoping someone here knew what caused the issue and how to fix it. Being an open forum I hope it does reach someone qualified to provide some insight. I will do a Google search of medical journals to see if I can find an answer there. Hopefully someone has an answer.

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Jan 14, 2022 5:12 PM in response to Johnathan Burger

I did and he thought is was an allergic reaction. The question is to what when it only happens when I use touch devices? That is why I am asking if anyone can point me in the right direction.

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babowa

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Jan 14, 2022 5:47 PM in response to Paint-Wood-Stone

As mentioned, we are not qualified to discuss your concerns. we are other users here helping with technical questions.

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