I received pretty bad burns from my series 7 Apple Watch. I had to stop using it and miss it. Has anyone had this happen and found a different series watch didn’t burn? I called Apple and they said it was an allergy but I just think it’s weird I haven’t had this problem before and I have had several in the past.
thank you for any feedback!
Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 10
This is fairly uncommon but it happens often enough that multiple doctors have created YouTube videos about the issue. I’ve linked below to a short 30 second video by a physician that explains the issue.
https://youtube.com/shorts/NqN8ZkJKwGo?si=-q2YU_CXwqJUxz7B
Please make an appointment with your primary care physician and get a diagnosis of your condition. Your Dr. may refer you to an allergist or dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis.
Please let the community know what the diagnosis is and I hope everything goes well.
You may have contact dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction or sensitivity to Nickel in the metal cases or bands. Nickel is used in the hardening process of stainless steel, aluminum and sapphire crystal.
>>In fact, it is estimated that more than 18 percent of people in North America are allergic to nickel, including 11 million children in the U.S.<<
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/insider/nickel-allergy
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nickel-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20351529
This is fairly uncommon but it happens often enough that multiple doctors have created YouTube videos about the issue. I’ve linked below to a short 30 second video by a physician that explains the issue.
https://youtube.com/shorts/NqN8ZkJKwGo?si=-q2YU_CXwqJUxz7B
Please make an appointment with your primary care physician and get a diagnosis of your condition. Your Dr. may refer you to an allergist or dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis.
Please let the community know what the diagnosis is and I hope everything goes well.
You may have contact dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction or sensitivity to Nickel in the metal cases or bands. Nickel is used in the hardening process of stainless steel, aluminum and sapphire crystal.
>>In fact, it is estimated that more than 18 percent of people in North America are allergic to nickel, including 11 million children in the U.S.<<
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/insider/nickel-allergy
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nickel-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20351529
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It’s an Apple Watch rash, mainly caused by the bracelet’s material.
Watch burns
