Recently purchased a cellular Apple Watch series 7 and after a few week of wearing I'm noticing that my wrist is red and begin to burn and blister on the skin where the sensor part sits, no marks where the strap is in contact. Is this a known problem and any solutions?
Hello, this is not an Apple Watch issue. I do not own any Apple products, but came looking for "Apple Watch Wrist Burn" and landed here, because my Garmin watches have done the same thing three times. Replacement of the watch doesn't really help. Like other respondents here, the issue may not arise for a long time, or it may come back after a short while or a long while. Every sports watch with wrist sensors I have investigated has this same problem.
A dermatologist may not be able to tell you more than that you have contact dermatitis. There doesn't seem to be a solution, despite all the manufacturers being aware of the problem.
Advice from multiple sources says to scrupulously clean the sensors and get them completely dry before putting the watch back on (a completely dry) wrist. Don't use perfumed, scented soaps or moisturizers on the wrist. Don't leave the watch on if you are going to have a wet wrist (kind of difficult if you run and sweat...the idea is to remove the watch as soon as possible after a sweaty session).
The basic advice is to keep the back of the watch clean.... There are myriad articles online like this linked one suggesting what to do: https://gadgetsandwearables.com/2023/01/24/fitness-tracker-rash/
I hope this helps. This is a very frustrating problem for all wrist sensor wearers...you never know if you're going to have it happen to you.
I won't be back to reply to comments...as I said, I'm not an Appleite. Good luck/
Dear apple,
I do not have any skin sensitivities and this morning got burned by my apple watch while eating breakfast. It’s getting redder and more painful. Why are you not listing warnings about burns? What are you doing to fix this issue?
Please contact me about this!
Nicole
Every car that is under a recall notice does not have the problem that prompted the recall. But there is a problem with the design so they recall them and fix the design.
Likewise, every watch doesn’t have the same problem or it takes longer for the rest of the watches to start failing.
I highly disagree with your comparison between man-made watches and peanuts. While peanut allergies are a biological condition, a product defect in a watch can have serious consequences for its wearers. Your statement seems to dismiss the concerns of those who have experienced problems with their watches, and implies that they are solely responsible for any issues they encounter. It is important to acknowledge and address product defects to ensure the safety and satisfaction of all customers.
Nana, good news! If you put the watch back on it will burn you again.....er.....eh.....cause your allergy to break out mysteriously in that one, tiny spot under your watch and nowhere else and you can then go to the doctor!!
Its not an allergy. Apple needs to step up and fix the failing design.
I’m having the same problem right now, I knew I should have looked it up before. My wrist is red, irritated and peeling. I’m not surprised Apple hasn’t done anything. I mean $200+ for a watch. ‘Be more’ Apple
Some pain on my wrist wearing my ultra. I’m on band number 3 and took off the ultra and day 3 red is very noticeable on my tan arm. The red where the band is gone but it looks like the watch burned my wrist 1st degree.
Hi, I’ve my Apple Watch series 7 for about 18 months, no issues to date. In the last fortnight I’ve started getting sensor burns on my wrist. The watch is off and I’m treating the burn. Is this a known issue?
My concern is if it’s going to be a continuous problem and I’m no longer going to be able to wear the watch. My skin is not sensitive to metal so that’s not the problem. There is a clear circular burn which matches the sensor area of the watch.
Any advice other than see a dermatologist?
After wearing my watch for almost a year almost daily, I was feeling discomfort and a burning sensation when wearing. I took it off and do not wear anymore because of this issue. Now I have a Permenant circular lightened skin mark on my arm where the watch would sit. My watch is sitting in a drawer now.
I've had an Apple Watch since 2018 and today was the first time that I noticed a burn mark on my wrist.
I have the Apple Watch Ultra and use it every day (day and night) and never had issues.
I'm very concerned about this since I wear it all day long and use it to train and keep track of different things.
I just bought the Apple Watch Ultra 2, I never had a problem with Apple Watches until now….I started feeling a burning stinging sensation on my wrist under the sensors I took the watch off…the pictures talk for themselves…
I have worn a Apple Watch for the last 4 years - in the last 2 months I have had 3 occasions when I have experienced this - I had put it down to having a reaction to something that was underneath it but reading this I am now convinced this now not the case
Hi, yes this is similar to me too. My watch is brand new for Christmas. It’s the only Apple Watch this has happened with. I’ve worn a series 6 for years day in day out and this has never happened with that one. Seems a problem with the new ones only. Wish they’d own up. We spend a lot of money on their products and this is massively disappointing. Thanks for sharing
I have the iwatch 2 ultra, I noticed wearing the watch for a day,my wrist was starting to itch a little. When taking off the watch a burn mark was there. I’m PO because i wanted the watch to analyze my sleep also with stress levels, and blood oxygen. Now I can’t wear my watch anymore.
ive had my Apple Watch 3 years and wear it daily. Today this happened to me. Burning and blistering.
same thing happened to me yesterday. Been wearing this watch for a year. The burn was awful.
Apple Watch Sensor burns
