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Skin burn

Former Member over 5 years ago

Hi all

I’m getting skin burns exactly where the led lights sit on my wrists. I see I’m not the only one.. rather worried this can cause further problem. I have a fenix 6x Saphire

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C.sco over 5 years ago +4

The OHR lights/sensors are encased in an epoxy resin - perhaps you have an allergy to that?

The other possibility is that the sensor protrusion is irritating your skin.

You could try putting a small piece…
Ɛpsilon over 5 years ago in reply to C.sco +2

Yeah, the LED energy levels are nowhere near enough to be problematic - that is almost certainly either a bacterial/fungal issue or an epoxy allergy
jarivee over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member +2

There are two rectangular shaped leds so if that is a burn, why shape is circular and much bigger than actual led-lights?

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0 Former Member over 5 years ago

Same thing happened to me with my Phenix 5 and I can only turn on the heart monitor for short periods while I exercise or it will happen again... there is a skin condition called polymorphic light eruption or PLE that some people have a tendency to develop that I believe is the issue.

0 Osterbye123 over 5 years ago

Have experienced the same problem once with my 5+, this was after a 3-4 hour indoor spinning session.

Haven't had the problem since, but have also started washing and drying the watch after sport.

0 imduk over 5 years ago

I used to have a problem like this when I wore cheap watches as a child many years ago. I assumed it was a reaction to nickel.

I wear the fenix 6x sapphire and have worn fenix watches 3, 5x and 5×+ before the 6x and have never had this prolem. I wear the watches day and night and do most types of training using the rubber, leather and steel straps. I have never had an issue with these watches.

I recommend not wearing the watch for a week and recover the area. Clean the watch and watch your wrist after workouts. Perhaps wear it a little loser if still comfortable. Try changing writs but i admit I don't find it comfortable on the opposite.

I hope you feel better soon

0 4900351 over 5 years ago

I have the fenix 6 solar and I wear this day and night. I run, bike, and lift weights. It doesn't get hot enough to do that. I don't get any mark whatsoever.

0 4900351 over 5 years ago

No skin burns here. I do get a round pressure point/mark because I wear it snug during activities.

0 Dr Phil over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

polymorphic light eruption

Really?

"PMLE is caused by a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to a compound in the skin that is altered by exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR)."

Where's the UV light source?

https://www.dermnetnz.org/topics/polymorphic-light-eruption/

0 C.sco over 5 years ago in reply to Dr Phil

Indeed, people who think this is caused by the light are not really thinking this through.

The LEDs are green, they are nowhere near the UV spectrum. Even the PulseOX LEDs are red and infrared, on totally the opposite end of the light spectrum from UV.

From Garmin's FAQ, quoted below, they are saying you could even stare directly into the LEDs with your eyes and there is zero risk. So it's safe to assume that your skin can handle it, too.

What kind of light is being used to trigger the Pulse Ox feature?

The Pulse Ox LEDs are emitting various wavelengths of red and infrared light. It is not a laser and poses no issues for skin contact or direct viewing.

0 ImDisaster over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Not a burn. People even say that in the other thread. It is an irritation.

0 Garmin-Nate over 5 years ago

Hello, any user experiencing skin irritation of any kind should reach out to us directly via Garmin Support for assistance. We will gladly work with you to help find the quickest and most suitable resolution.