Skin irritation from watch not band

I currently have a red circle where the watch sits on my wrist. It's not 'too tight', that's just where is rests on its own. This spot HURTS!! I've recently started trying to wear it on my other wrist but it's already starting to do it on that one too, so I've been trying to alternate it the last few days and trying to make it stay a little lower. I've had this watch about a month now and even though I love my watch, I'm starting to regret getting it because of what it's doing to my skin. Has anyone else had this problem? Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do to stop it from happening?!

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Posted on Jun 2, 2017 6:43 PM

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Jun 4, 2017 10:47 AM in response to DuhDuhH2O

Hi


If you experience redness, swelling, itchiness or any other irritation or discomfort on your skin around or beneath your Apple Watch (or band), Apple recommends that you remove your Apple Watch 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).


More information:

Cleaning and wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support

Wearing your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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