aluminum case ok for someone with nickel allergy?

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nickel-allergy/basics/definition/c on-20027616

Can you point me to where I can find Samsung, HTC, Seiko, Rado, Ebel and Apple's warnings about nickel in their products.

After having problems with nickel in iPhones, iPads and MacBooks I have switched to Samsung phone and tablet and my rashes disappeared.

Expatch wrote:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nickel-allergy/basics/definition/c on-20027616

Nowhere in that article does it say that everyone will develop a nickel allergy. Only about 10% of the population has nickel allergy. It's a real problem but a limited one.

Whether and/or to what extent you may experience a reaction will depend on your level of sensitivity.

Apple Watch, the space gray Apple Watch Sport, the stainless steel portions of some Apple Watch bands, and the magnets in the watch and bands contain some nickel.

Read more about Nickel content and potential allergic reactions here:

Wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support

For peace of mind, contact Apple Support to enquire specifically about that model.

You might mention that the support article was last modified on 27 May, so it is unclear whether the content has taken into account the newly introduced models.

https://www.apple.com/support/watch/contact/

Apple Watch can be returned for a refund within 14 days of purchase / receipt (specific terms can vary by country, according to the applicable Sales & Returns Policy).

clkeene wrote:

me again. I bought the aluminum rose gold, wore it to bed, woke up middle of the night with burning on my wrist. Going to get the ssteel

By doing this, you would be switching from a model that is not presently stated to include nickel to one that is (you said that you are susceptible to nickel-related reactions).

As I explained above, the Rose Gold Aluminium Apple Watch Sport is not included among the watch cases that are listed as containing nickel (I also suggested that you check this with Apple). However, Apple does state that nickel is present in the Apple Watch (stainless steel). The full statement again is:

"Apple Watch, the space gray Apple Watch Sport, the stainless steel portions of some Apple Watch bands, and the magnets in the watch and bands contain some nickel." - Wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support

If you experience redness, swelling, itchiness, or any other irritation or discomfort on your skin around or beneath your Apple Watch, Apple advises that you remove it and consult your physician before resuming wear.

You and/or your physician may also wish to consider other potential causes of skin irritation besides the presence of nickel. For example, Apple advises keeping your watch clean and dry (including after workouts), as irritants can make skin reactions more likely if found between Apple Watch and your skin. Irritants may include sweat, salt water, soapy water, perfume, insect repellent, sunscreen and lotions.

Cleaning and wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support

https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apd707b42a5e

There have been reports of people having allergic reactions to the aluminum watches and similar reports from the mental in the bands. I'm allergic to nickel and what I've seen leads me to believe that I can't have Apple Watch until I can afford the stainless steel model.

You will develop nickel allergy after prolonged contact with nickel.

As you already have nickel allergy, you should stay away from Apple products, as they all contain nickel.

Most companies had removed nickel from any products that have contact with skin, due to allergy concerns. Apple is the only exception as far as I know.

You keep posting this, can you provide some reliable medical studies that show that everyone who has been exposed to nickel will develop an allergy.

Most people who have have nickel allergies have a lower threshold that they can tolerate and Apple uses the least amount of nickel possible. If anyone has an extreme allergy they should avoid almost all current small electronics and watches.

Samsung, HTC, Seiko, Rado, Ebel, etc. all have the same warning as Apple that their aluminum and some stainless steel have trace amounts of nickel.

Please stop posting misinformation.

If you have a device that supports covers (iPad, MacBook, Keyboards) get one. It helped me trmendously! Now my new iMac is another story - No cover, lots of issues....... Time for it to more to the basement and be a server......

Good luck everyone. These allergies stink!!!

This document lists chemicals Apple tested for in materials in prolonged skin contact: http://www.apple.com/support/assets/docs/products/watch/Restricted_Chemicals_for _Wearables.pdf

there is Nickel in aluminum you will not get an aluminum allergy from it but the amount could trigger your Nickel allergy

there is Nickel in most metals apart from gold, silver and the likes

You're welcome! I am glad you have found a combination that seems to work for you. 🙂