I don't know because never had one
I do not know either, and that's why I am suggesting you consult a specialist who can tell you better. Or change the strap to see whether it helps. Or to stop wearing the device. I am sorry, but I cannot help more…
Right. My first Instinct, I kept it on 24/7 without taking it off to clean. Caused skin irritation. Lesson learned.
after they start to irritate the skin under
In the manual, Its clearly says "Rinse the watch with fresh water after each workout"
If you do this every workout, skin irritation will not occur. The reason why you getting…
Exactly the same here. I also clean the band every few days of sunscreen, sweat, and soap residue. Since then, absolutely no more skin irritation.
Do you get skin irritation when the watch is permanently so tight?
I wear my watch very loosely and yet it can capture all the readings.
I suggest contacting Garmin for any type of skin irritation that is occurring, as mentioned below.
We are sorry to hear about the issue you are reporting. The skin irritation may be a result of build-up on the watch band and/or casing…
Normally, if it were a skin irritation issue, this can be resolved by replacing the band. In this case, I would suggest contacting Garmin directly - https://support.garmin.com