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How can I stop trackpad from hurting/burning my fingertips?

I have tried everything to stop my fingertips from having a burning, raw sensation when using a trackpad, including:


-using lotion

-putting a screen protector over the pad

-adjusting the pad preferences to tap instead of clicking

-switch to another laptop


If I attach a mouse, I don't have pain, but as soon as I switch back to the trackpad, I feel the raw burning sensation on my fingertips and thumb. Since the whole point of owning a laptop is to *not* use a mouse, I'd prefer to be able to work on my *lap*


I feel like I need a protector, like gloves on my fingertips -- but the trackpad won't work with gloves on

Mac OS X (10.3)

Posted on Jan 14, 2012 2:30 PM

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Posted on Apr 9, 2017 11:14 AM

I found this thread because I wanted to see if anyone else was experiencing the same issue. To me, the feeling is exactly the same feeling as I get when playing with a plasma lamp, e.g., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_globenk t


Consequently, I think the issue is related to electricity. The trackpad operates by detecting electric charges affected by the placement of fingers.


For myself, the pain is usually sharper if I'm very lightly touching the trackpad. Is the wrist-rest area next to the trackpad made of the same material as the trackpad? If so, it's not an allergy, since the wrist-rest area has no effect. Also, I have the same feeling on my fingertips from my iPad, which is a glass surface.

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Sep 13, 2016 9:11 PM in response to kidquotes

Hi Everyone,


I am also experiencing the same issues reported here with my Macbook pro 2015. It started off with the trackpad, pain in finger tips, then became irritation, raw, burning, tingling, then vibrating and radiating heat and pain in my hands. Now, even when I have stopped using the mac for about an hour still there.


I tried the magic mouse and the problems continued on there. At first I thought it was a muscular issue and saw a chiropractor, acupuncturist, physio, doctor...


Eventually I switched to the wire mouse after trying several different magic mouse's. I'm sad to say that now after a month the problem has continued with the wire mouse as well.


I'm quite concerned about this article above (thank you for posting) because I recognize many of the other symptoms that are reported with Toxic poisoning related to that. Dizziness, tiredness, confused, memory loss.


I'm wondering if we should start a Crowdfunding campaign to get some research done?

Dec 15, 2016 9:05 AM in response to kidquotes

I had the same issue with my finger tips. Burning, tingling, raw sensation when using the trackpad on my Macbook Pro 2012. I suffered through it for 4 years, until one day when I brought my fingertips under a magnifying glass and noticed a lot of micro cuts. I finally had enough. I decided against buying the Magic Mouse because rubbing my fingertips against a surface was the last thing I wanted to do. I went with a different brand and I bought a bluetooth mouse that has a rubber scroll wheel in the center. I am pleased to say I no longer have the burning/raw sensation in my fingertips anymore. 🙂

Dec 15, 2016 9:33 AM in response to kidquotes

I found that using 100% lanolin on my finger tips helped a lot. You have to look around to find it on the web, but it's worth it. Don't get 100% lanolin based or lanolin ingredients. make sure the only ingredient is lanolin. I found some on Amazon. I've tried all kinds of lotions, wax, oils, but lanolin is completely different and provides a moist, protective barrier.

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