Do you notice skin irritation while wearing an Apple Watch or other kind of smart watch?
A derm shares how to deal.
Arecent popular threadin the latter category was about Apple Watches and skin irritation.
Lots of people could relate, so we asked board-certified dermatologistJoshua Zeichner, MD, to weigh in.
you could develop either direct irritation or a true allergy.
Allergic contact dermatitis is often resulting from fragrances and preservatives and cosmetic products.
director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology and associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital
So yep, its definitely possible that your smart watch could cause this kind of skin reaction.
Direct friction of the watchband against your wrist can also lead to irritation.
depending on the band youre using.
you might apply a moisturizer to help repair the skin barrier.
If you dont see any improvement, go see a derm!
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