Fitness trackers and smartwatches want to live on your wrist 24/7, the better to track your workouts, sleep, and (allegedly) everyday stress. But after wearing a tight silicone band every minute of the day, you may find your skin starts to get red or itchy after a while. Here are some tips on how to reduce the chances of irritation, and what you can do if you already have a rash.
Garmin and Apple (to name a few) all say basically the same thing. During exercise, you’ll want to wear the watch snugly, on the arm side of your wrist bone (so it’s at least an inch or two away from your actual wrist joint). This lets you get a nice, snug contact between the heart rate sensor and your skin. But once the workout is over, loosen the watch back to a more comfortable position.
Keep the watch band clean and dry
Irritation can happen when sweat, moisture, or other substances (like, say, soap) get trapped against your skin. An easy way to avoid this is to take the watch off and rinse it when you’re in the shower. If not in the shower, then try to find some other time during the day—maybe while you’re washing your hands—to take the watch off and make sure the band and the sensor area are both clean. Check the care instructions that came with your device; you may be advised to not use soap.
Waterproof materials like silicone tend to be the worst culprits for irritation, probably because of the way they can trap sweat and moisture against the skin. If this is an ongoing issue for you, consider a fabric watch band that breathes a little better. For example, here’s a five-pack of elastic bands that fit 18-millimeter Garmins. Whatever your device, there are probably a ton of third-party bands out there in a variety of materials.
Give your skin a break if it’s already irritated
The one time I had some redness and itching from a Garmin strap, I immediately washed the watch and then, once it was dry, put it back on my other wrist. Yes, it feels weird to have your watch on the “wrong” wrist, but you need to give your skin a chance to heal. I have sensitive skin but as long as I'm good about washing and drying the band, and wearing it loosely when I'm not exercising, my skin stays happy.
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