Q: Red mark and burning sensation on the wrist from sports band - apple watch
After whole 3-4 months of having apple watch and wearing it while exercising I have developed a small red mark and a burning sensation on the inside of the wrist. Anyone with similar problems and tips as to how to combat this problem. Not wearing the watch is for me not an option.
MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Posted on Feb 29, 2016 5:36 AM
If the mark coincides with the location of the pin on a Sport Band, you may be experiencing a nickel-related reaction. Although nickel levels are specified below the restrictions set by European regulation, you may still be susceptible to nickel-related reactions.
If so - after having consulted with a doctor and after having allowed your skin to heal - options that you may wish to consider include:
- Wearing your watch with the Black Sport Band with Space Black Pin, which has a coating over the stainless steel:
- Wearing a different type of band that does not bring your skin into contact with stainless steel.
- Covering the back of the pin on your existing band (users elsewhere have suggested, for example, using one or more coats of clear nail varnish).
Posted on Feb 29, 2016 6:43 AM