• RE: Pulse sensor causes skin irritation-----NOT the Wristband

    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. You should discontinue wearing your watch until your skin has healed. Please review the following FAQ that provides…

  • RE: Skin irritation with Venu 2 (and Venu SQ 2)

    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. You should discontinue wearing your watch until your skin has healed. Please review the following FAQ that provid…

  • Skin irritation due to metal charging port behind the watch

    The metal prongs of the charging port behind the watch is making my skin itch. What can I do about it?

    I bought a cap that can be placed over the charging port but it is made of silicone which I am allergic to. My skin used to be irritated due to the…

  • Fenix 5 causing skin irritations after prolonged use

    have been owner of a Fenix 5 for 19 months. Have worn the watch 24/7 ever since, only undoing it for showering, charging and occasional "no-wearable-time". I am always cleaning my Fenix with water after every sport activity. Since a month or so I have…

  • RE: Heart rate sensor irritates skin

    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. You should discontinue wearing your watch until your skin has healed. Please review the following FAQ that provides…

  • Stock band and irritated skin after few days of wearing

    Few days ago I got a gift from my kiddos, brand new Vivoactive 5. I love it but after few days of wearing (day + night + activities) I had to stop due to skin irritation.

    Is it common with stock bands? Any tips in how can I keep wearing it but avoid…

  • I have really bad skin irritation from my Forerunner 35

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    Former Member

    It’s angry red itchy and peeling. The irritation is from the back of the watch not the band. I’ve been wearing it 24/7 except in the shower. Switching wrists for now

  • Vivosport band skin irritation - for 2 return units for both myself and my wife

    We purchased 2 Vivosport units, and the bands are causing skin irritations, love them otherwise.

     I have develop a serious rash after about 2 days of wearing the armband. My wife is also experiencing rashes with her unit.

    Since the bands are not replaceable…

  • RE: Forerunner 235 back cover sticker came off, led to skin irritation - can it be replaced?

    Irritation is usually caused by Bacteria,

    Cleaning the Watch Entirely (Including the Strap) With +- 70% Alcohol (Damp Cloth Method) has Worked for many Forum Members.

    The Watch should be cleaned after every activity and every day.

    An Antibacterial Ointment…

  • RE: Heart rate sensor irritates skin - Forerunner 965

    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. You should discontinue wearing your watch until your skin has healed. Please review the following FAQ that provides…