Yes, it happens. Search "rash" and you'll see others with similar afflictions. If you are experiencing any type of skin discomfort that may be associated with your device, Garmin always recommends that you reach out to Garmin Customer Care. https…
Yes, it happens. Search "rash" and you'll see others with similar afflictions. If you are experiencing any type of skin discomfort that may be associated with your device, Garmin always recommends that you reach out to Garmin Customer Care. https…
Does anyone have recent info on rashes caused by the Garmin Venu stock band? My skin actually peeled off in one area because of it. The Garmin chat seems overloaded at the moment or I'd reach out to them there.
I am sorry you are experiencing a skin allergic reaction to your watch. Please contact your countries nearest Garmin Golf Product Support as soon as possible so the issue can be addressed. Thank you.
I tried to switch hands but then I had it on both hands. :-(
Then I cover contacts of my Forerunner 245 with transpore tape. After 2 weeks rash was gone.
Also use a barrier cream as prevention and let your skin breath for couple minutes each day.
See thread and response from Garmin - Rash or Irritation happening on my wrist by the vivoactive 3
Hope that helps.
Hi there.
I have quite the rash from my Vivoactive 3S watch band and am wondering if there’s something I can do to avoid this. I love the watch and would like to keep using it but it’s starting to burn when wearing it. I wear it in multiple spots throughout…
I am sorry I locked your old thread. When there is a concrete answer, I lock that thread due to automated spam bots we are wrestling with and having to delete those replies. I am happy to hear your skin irritation issue was resolved.
For any other Garmin…
Hi All,
I have been experiencing weird skin peeling and rashes from my Vivosmart 4 rubber strap. This is really strange to me, as I've always worn my watches 24/7 (various standard watches with rubber, metal and leather bands, an Apple watch (Steel model…
I bought the 245 in November 2021 and have used it pretty much 24 hours a day since then. I would wear it in the shower and ensure it gets cleaned after a run and have never had any issue.
Over the past 6 weeks I now only wear it going for a run because…
Please see thread and answer from Garmin - Rash or Irritation happening on my wrist by the vivoactive 3
You'll need to contact Garmin Support directly - https://support.garmin.com