Heat rash or mark on skin

[mesocyclone30]

My skin keeps getting worse after three weeks and i leave the watch off for several hours each night. I think it's a great rash. Not sure what to put on it. What do any of you do when this happens from your watch?

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

This doesn't happen to me... what you should probably do is stop wearing the watch and speak to a doctor.

It probably is just a heat rash or minor irritation, but you shouldnt take the chance... especially after the Galaxy buds debacle.

 

[tismydroid]

Oh my, sorry. I've never had any problems either. Does it hurt or itch at all? It could be irritation or pressure from the watch. It could be heat rash. Or it could be an allergic reaction to the metal/material on the back of the watch. As fuzzylumpkin mentioned, have it looked at by your doctor.

 

[Morty2264]

I'm so sorry! That looks so painful. I usually get little marks from.my Fitbit but they are not painful. I would seek counsel from your doctor and perhaps switch watch bands. Keep us posted!

 

[BerryBubbles]

Oh my, sorry. I've never had any problems either. Does it hurt or itch at all? It could be irritation or pressure from the watch. It could be heat rash. Or it could be an allergic reaction to the metal/material on the back of the watch. As fuzzylumpkin mentioned, have it looked at by your doctor.

That's what I thought, an allergic reaction. I had a friend who would get red bumpy marks similar to the OP's picture on his thighs from quarters in his pants pocket. Also, on his wrist from his watch. Especially in the summer. Perspiration escalated the rash. He had to limit his watch wearing to a few hours a day.

 

[mesocyclone30]

Update I forgot to mention it's a Galaxy Watch 4. Saw on Reddit it happens a lot to people using the o2 tracking and to turn off the monitor blood oxygen while sleeping feature.

https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWatc...d_by/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

 

[mesocyclone30]

Oh my, sorry. I've never had any problems either. Does it hurt or itch at all? It could be irritation or pressure from the watch. It could be heat rash. Or it could be an allergic reaction to the metal/material on the back of the watch. As fuzzylumpkin mentioned, have it looked at by your doctor.

Doesn't hurt or itch much. See my post below. I found a possible solution on Reddit.

 

[VidJunky]

I just saw this a day or so ago
https://youtube.com/shorts/NqN8ZkJKwGo?feature=share
Seems to fit

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Looks like an allergic reaction. I get them with silicone bands. I can’t wear silicone for long. Even my hearing aid affects me

 

[mesocyclone30]

I just saw this a day or so ago
https://youtube.com/shorts/NqN8ZkJKwGo?feature=share
Seems to fit

if you loosen it up then the heart rate won't track good. people say you have to tighten it up so it works better. especially when bike riding my watch slides down and then the heart rate won't track half the ride.

 

[Morty2264]

if you loosen it up then the heart rate won't track good. people say you have to tighten it up so it works better. especially when bike riding my watch slides down and then the heart rate won't track half the ride.

True! Yet my Fitbit package says to "not wear it too tight". If I don't wear it slightly smug, it won't track efficiently.

 

[J Dubbs]

True! Yet my Fitbit package says to "not wear it too tight". If I don't wear it slightly smug, it won't track efficiently.

I think sometimes folks tighten their trackers too tight thinking that's what they have to do. I've always just tightened them slightly tighter than my watches, and have never had issues while running or walking. As long as they don't slide around I'd think they'd be fine.

But I'm also talking about Fitbits... I've never used a Galaxy watch, but I would think it was of at least similar quality?

 

[me just saying]

I think sometimes folks tighten their trackers too tight thinking that's what they have to do. I've always just tightened them slightly tighter than my watches, and have never had issues while running or walking. As long as they don't slide around I'd think they'd be fine.

But I'm also talking about Fitbits... I've never used a Galaxy watch, but I would think it was of at least similar quality?

sometimes you got to have it tight, especially if you are using a pin number. Otherwise you will typing the pin number everytime you want to check notifications on the watch.

 

[Morty2264]

I think sometimes folks tighten their trackers too tight thinking that's what they have to do. I've always just tightened them slightly tighter than my watches, and have never had issues while running or walking. As long as they don't slide around I'd think they'd be fine.

But I'm also talking about Fitbits... I've never used a Galaxy watch, but I would think it was of at least similar quality?

I think it would be close to the same quality. I'm with you -- I don't tighten it to the point that it hurts or is uncomfortable -- I just make sure it's snug. Plus, if it's too loose, it'll bother me anyway!

 

[VidJunky]

if you loosen it up then the heart rate won't track good. people say you have to tighten it up so it works better. especially when bike riding my watch slides down and then the heart rate won't track half the ride.

Yeah I'm pretty sure the first time I used any of the diagnostic functions it asked me to tighten the band or slide it up on my wrist, where it would be tighter. Either way unless you're taking vitals 24/7 there should be some times when it doesn't have to be tourniquet level. Then they also recommended changing the band style. I got the faux leather band but don't they have a mess weave or is that Apple? Either way I think they will take standard 18mm bands so you could do metal, real leather or nearly anything you find in that size. I know it's a bit more money on top of the money we've already spent but in a case where I'm having such adverse affects it might be worth it.

I keep mine at the same level and always have the appropriate updates to my fitness tracking. I'm a sweater so I find that I have a lot of build up at the end of some days. Disgustingly enough I figured this out when the watch didn't seem to want to charge. So after that I got into the habit of wiping both the back of the watch every day and the charger every couple of days. So some of it could be something as simple as that too.

 

[mesocyclone30]

Yeah I'm pretty sure the first time I used any of the diagnostic functions it asked me to tighten the band or slide it up on my wrist, where it would be tighter. Either way unless you're taking vitals 24/7 there should be some times when it doesn't have to be tourniquet level. Then they also recommended changing the band style. I got the faux leather band but don't they have a mess weave or is that Apple? Either way I think they will take standard 18mm bands so you could do metal, real leather or nearly anything you find in that size. I know it's a bit more money on top of the money we've already spent but in a case where I'm having such adverse affects it might be worth it.

I keep mine at the same level and always have the appropriate updates to my fitness tracking. I'm a sweater so I find that I have a lot of build up at the end of some days. Disgustingly enough I figured this out when the watch didn't seem to want to charge. So after that I got into the habit of wiping both the back of the watch every day and the charger every couple of days. So some of it could be something as simple as that too.

how does changing the band fix the problem when it's underneath the watch where the skin problem is not under the band?

 

[J Dubbs]

how does changing the band fix the problem when it's underneath the watch where the skin problem is not under the band?

I think a good band that fits the shape of your wrist well would keep the watch in place better, and stop it from moving slightly giving the user a heat/sweat/friction rash. I've also found keeping the watch back from your wrist by a finger and a half to two fingers width helps too. I can keep it snug instead of torniquet tight and still get accurate readings.

 

[VidJunky]

how does changing the band fix the problem when it's underneath the watch where the skin problem is not under the band?

That was just a recommendation from a video. I can see your point though, for sure but changing to something other than silicone may allow the moisture that gathers to evaporate quicker or may prevent it form forming in the first place if it stays cooler under there, but that is just a guess. The goal regardless seems to be to either take away the moisture and not give it a place to fester or be extra diligent in keeping the watch wiped down and maybe taking longer breaks from wearing the watch.