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Burning from watch sensors

My watch is burning me. I have a circular burn with dots looks just like the sensors on the back of my watch. I wish my picture would show better but it’s there

Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 10

Posted on Jul 15, 2024 2:50 PM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2024 4:24 PM

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. 


Please let the community know what the diagnosis is and I hope everything goes well.


You may have contact dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction or sensitivity to Nickel in the metal cases or bands. 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




The video below is by a MD, that for about 30 seconds talks about symptoms and diagnosis for issues similar to yours.


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

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Jul 15, 2024 4:24 PM in response to Triniyd

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. 


Please let the community know what the diagnosis is and I hope everything goes well.


You may have contact dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction or sensitivity to Nickel in the metal cases or bands. 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




The video below is by a MD, that for about 30 seconds talks about symptoms and diagnosis for issues similar to yours.


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

Burning from watch sensors

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