My Apple Watch sensor burns

I woke up 2 days ago with a hot apple watch and a burned wrist. After 2 days my arm is still blistered and I obviously haven't worn my Apple watch since. Is there a solution to keep this from happening at night? I really liked the sleep data, but don't want to risk further injury.

Apple Watch Ultra 2

Posted on Oct 18, 2024 6:00 AM

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Posted on Oct 18, 2024 6:02 AM

It’s happened often enough the multiple physicians have posted videos on YouTube about it. Here’s a short 30 second one.


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. 



Probably the most common reason is an allergic reaction to nickel. 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


A visit to an allergist or dermatologist will get it cleared up. They may recommend you reduce contact, use a cover etc. Please let us know what the diagnosis is. 😀

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Oct 18, 2024 6:02 AM in response to DonMitsu

It’s happened often enough the multiple physicians have posted videos on YouTube about it. Here’s a short 30 second one.


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. 



Probably the most common reason is an allergic reaction to nickel. 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


A visit to an allergist or dermatologist will get it cleared up. They may recommend you reduce contact, use a cover etc. Please let us know what the diagnosis is. 😀

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