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Q: What to do about a rash from the apple watch band?

What do I do about a rash from the Apple Watch band?

Posted on Jan 27, 2016 8:46 PM

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Q: What to do about a rash from the apple watch band?

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  • by Fin N,

    Fin N Fin N Jan 27, 2016 8:51 PM in response to bluetree09
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    Mac OS X
    Jan 27, 2016 8:51 PM in response to bluetree09

    This should help:

     

    Re: Allergy to Apple Watch Sport band

     

    If you still get the rash, you might want to buy one of the other types of bands, as they are not all made of the same material.

     

    Hope this helps,

    - Fin

  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Jan 28, 2016 12:20 AM in response to bluetree09
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    Apple Watch
    Jan 28, 2016 12:20 AM in response to bluetree09

    Hi

     

    If you experience redness, swelling, itchiness or any other irritation or discomfort on your skin around or beneath your watch, Apple recommends that you remove it and consult a doctor / physician before wearing it again.

     

    Skin reactions can be a result of various causes including:

    - Allergies (eg to nickel);

    - Extended exposure to irritants (eg soap or sweat);

    - Environmental factors;

    - Wearing the band too tightly or too loosely (eg causing rubbing).

     

    Irritants can make skin reactions more likely if found between the watch and/or band and your skin. Keeping your watch, band and skin clean and dry can maximise comfort and prevent long-term damage to the watch. It is especially important to do this after workouts or exposure to liquids that can cause skin irritation.

     

    Also check that you are wearing Apple Watch with the right fit (neither too loosely nor too tightly).

     

    More information:

    Wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support

    Cleaning and wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support