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Why is my watch strap causing irritation and redness?

I've had a Garmin watch for about 3 months but over that course of time I've been getting dry and sometimes itchy red blotches from the Garmin strap. I wipe it with alcohol wipes daily which has not helped, I don't wear it too tight and can take up to a week to get rid of without wearing the watch.

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Garmin-Kevin over 2 years ago +1 verified

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…

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0 seilogramp over 2 years ago

Please see thread and response from Garmin - Rash or Irritation happening on my wrist

Suggest contacting Garmin directly via their support site - Garmin Customer Support

0 CindiL over 2 years ago

Hi, it’s hard to say exactly but they’re not breathable so moisture might get trapped under there, I don’t know. I have many watch bands I’ve purchased through amazon and have never had this issue. My guess you’re allergic to whatever the band is made of so I’d try leather or a different brand silicone.

+1 Garmin-Kevin over 2 years ago

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 important information regarding the wear and care of your Garmin watch: https://www.garmin.com/watch-fit-and-care/

If you feel that this issue warrants further discussion please reach out to Garmin Product Support via Garmin Support Center