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Skin Irritation under apple watch

After many years of wearing an appl watch 6 and now Apple Watch Ultra 1 started feeling a burning irritation under the skin. Switched arms started feeling the same. Turned of Wrist TEMP setting and seems to be less prominent now. Definitely something has changed in the sensor software this year.

Posted on Nov 11, 2024 5:17 AM

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Nov 11, 2024 5:22 AM in response to JohnnyMacD

It’s happened often enough the multiple physicians have posted videos on YouTube about it. Here’s a short 30 second one.


https://youtube.com/shorts/NqN8ZkJKwGo?si=-q2YU_CXwqJUxz7B


Please make an appointment with your primary care physician and get a diagnosis of your condition. Your Dr. may refer you to an allergist or dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. 



Probably the most common reason is an allergic reaction to nickel. Nickel is used in the hardening process of stainless steel, aluminum and sapphire crystal.


>>In fact, it is estimated that more than 18 percent of people in North America are allergic to nickel, including 11 million children in the U.S.<<


https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/insider/nickel-allergy


https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nickel-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20351529


A visit to an allergist or dermatologist will get it cleared up. They may recommend you reduce contact, use a cover etc. Please let us know what the diagnosis is. 😀

Skin Irritation under apple watch

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