You were indeed wrong in originally doubting that they used nickel. However, some people are hypersensitive to nickel so it can still pose a problem even if present in trace amounts well below the strict nickel restrictions set by some regulation body.
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Apple Watch Sport - Skin rash where steel pin meets wrist
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You were indeed wrong in originally doubting that they used nickel. However, some people are hypersensitive to nickel so it can still pose a problem even if present in trace amounts well below the strict nickel restrictions set by some regulation body.
Oh so you're speaking for that guy that said that thing? How do you know what he meant? Unless ... you're his doppleganger!
Everyone who has a brief understanding verbs and nouns knows what he meant. How can 'Google stainless steel' be taken as 'Google uses stainless steel in their watches'?
Also, most Android Wear devices use metal and leather, as someone mentioned previously. The OG G Watch also uses some metal, although I'm unsure if it's stainless steel.
Because I'm super serial bro google stainless steel is the hardest substance ever. I googled it.
Left what out? I quoted Apple exactly from the manual. The fact Apple indicates they comply with regulatory standards elsewhere is no indication that they came up with some radical reformulation of stainless steel. There's still Nickel in it, and Apple goes out of their way to warn those susceptible to it in their documentation. Apple is no different than any other high quality stainless manufacturer, especially if they sell their products in the EU where such standards are imposed. So they're as different as any other company that sells their product in Europe.
Because I'm super serial bro google stainless steel is the hardest substance ever. I googled it.
Maybe if Apple used google stainless steel in their watch, people wouldn't be complaining about scratching so much.
Is the Apple Watch irritating your skin?
Some early Apple Watch buyers have found that the rubber Sport band is causing troublesome skin irritation. In some cases, this is due to an allergy and is unavoidable unless the wearer buys a different band. In other cases, however, the issue might be the wearers fault and a simpler solution is available.
Look here:
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/apple-watch-irritating-skin-apple-says-wearing-wrong-200444154.html
Some early Apple Watch buyers have found that the rubber Sport band is causing troublesome skin irritation. In some cases, this is due to an allergy and is unavoidable unless the wearer buys a different band. In other cases, however, the issue might be the wearers fault and a simpler solution is available.
Look here:
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/apple-watch-irritating-skin-apple-says-wearing-wrong-200444154.html
I've been having a pretty persistent rash from the watch, but not from the band. Mine is happening right where the glass back makes contact with my skin on top of my wrist. If I sweat or get any moisture under there and don't dry it immediately, the rash shows up. This i curious because I've worn a watch everyday for decades, with sport watches, leather watches, metal watches, and plastic watches, and have never once gotten any sort of skin irritation. Could it just be from the glass not allowing the moisture to dry?
And now apple says wearing it too loose or too tight may cause a rash, but i've tried several different ways of wearing it, varying by about three different fits, and the same result from all. This is annoying.
And now apple says wearing it too loose or too tight may cause a rash, but i've tried several different ways of wearing it, varying by about three different fits, and the same result from all. This is annoying.
I got the same. Contact dermatitis. I solved it by putting a piece of Scotch tape over it.
My wrist is exploding from the apple watch. (Green sport band)
Are there any bands for the watch that don't contain nickel? I never thought I'd be allergic. Never had a problem with anything like jeans buttons.
edit: yeah I tried tape, but since I need to stick the part of the watch through the gap in the band, it keeps falling off and the overall user experience isn't exactly "premium"
Are there any bands for the watch that don't contain nickel? I never thought I'd be allergic. Never had a problem with anything like jeans buttons.
edit: yeah I tried tape, but since I need to stick the part of the watch through the gap in the band, it keeps falling off and the overall user experience isn't exactly "premium"
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My Space Gray model has started doing the same thing right under the heart rate sensor. Called Apple today, got a quick response from the engineers, and they said that it sounds like a temp problem. Truthfully, I have had the Apple Watch for 5 months (launch day) and this is the first issue I have had with a rash. Only within the last month have I been wearing it more then before because of the fitness tracking. I'm going to let it clear up then try it again. My rash looks identical to yours, just smaller.
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I have a solution:
I have developed this rash from the nickel backing of the Sports Space Gray watch. I was thinking if I could cover the sensors with a clear plastic to protect the skin from watch back I should be able to continue to wear this sweet watch.
I was concerned:
Should I use clear nail polish? Would that ruin the watch back material? This application will have to be reapplied monthly as the clear nail polish wears off.
Would a plastic screen or case covering like the ZAGG product work?
Will the watch be able to read heart beat with something on the back?
Will watch be able to charge?
I just put a circle swatch of the ZAGG product over sensors. Apple Watch is Able to charge and my skin isn't feeling any irritation like I was before the installation. I have been wearing this watch with cover for well over three weeks now on my other wrist as my original wrist clears up. I have zero reaction and the watch charges and takes my health metrics just fine.
I do not endorse /sell the ZAGG products in any way. I have the ZAGG covering on two iPad airs and it's a great strong product.
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My Space Gray model has started doing the same thing right under the heart rate sensor. Called Apple today, got a quick response from the engineers, and they said that it sounds like a temp problem. Truthfully, I have had the Apple Watch for 5 months (launch day) and this is the first issue I have had with a rash. Only within the last month have I been wearing it more then before because of the fitness tracking. I'm going to let it clear up then try it again. My rash looks identical to yours, just smaller.
#35
I have a solution:
I have developed this rash from the nickel backing of the Sports Space Gray watch. I was thinking if I could cover the sensors with a clear plastic to protect the skin from watch back I should be able to continue to wear this sweet watch.
I was concerned:
Should I use clear nail polish? Would that ruin the watch back material? This application will have to be reapplied monthly as the clear nail polish wears off.
Would a plastic screen or case covering like the ZAGG product work?
Will the watch be able to read heart beat with something on the back?
Will watch be able to charge?
I just put a circle swatch of the ZAGG product over sensors. Apple Watch is Able to charge and my skin isn't feeling any irritation like I was before the installation. I have been wearing this watch with cover for well over three weeks now on my other wrist as my original wrist clears up. I have zero reaction and the watch charges and takes my health metrics just fine.
I do not endorse /sell the ZAGG products in any way. I have the ZAGG covering on two iPad airs and it's a great strong product.
Try a clear nail polish.
You keep posting this as a one sizes fit all solution when there are two different issues. The post you replied to has the rash on the inside of the wrist, indicating an allergic reaction to the stainless steel pin. Your issue describes a rash on the outside of the wrist, indicating it's in response to the composite plastic back cover. It's not the same thing.
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