Apple Watch causing skin damage

I have an Apple Watch Series 9 and the area where the two bands connect is making me itch. After scratching the area, it left a faint red mark and a tiny bump. Any suggestions for a band I should use?

Apple Watch Series 9, watchOS 10

Posted on Mar 9, 2024 7:12 PM

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3 replies

Mar 9, 2024 7:18 PM in response to ThisUsernamelsTaken

Buy a ceramic or stainless steel band from Amazon. You can't go wrong.

Mar 9, 2024 7:23 PM in response to Michael_eh?

Okay, but won’t stainless steel or ceramic bands give you a fracture when broken or give you a heart attack when left outside in cold or hot temperatures then putting it on?

Mar 11, 2024 11:02 AM in response to ThisUsernamelsTaken

On second thought, I advise you to try a small amount of Preparation H on your faint red mark and tiny bump. It works on your head, doesn't it?

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