Love my Fitbit charge HR...but it causes rashes!

[SleeveMe247 184]

I absolutely love seeing my progress and activity on my FitBit Charge HR, but it causes red rashes on my wrist. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm so torn, I love this device but I don't like having marks on my wrists. Has anyone found a solution for this? Thanks

[tera1982 194]

I also had that issue. I found a cover for the charge hr on the website etsy. I typed Fitbit charge hr extender or cover(at the time I needed an extender, but not anymore????) and I ordered one. They come in a ton of different fabric selections and have all of the holes for heart rate and display. It really helped because the fabric I chose was kind of silky and I haven't had any issues since. I believe it was like $14(don't quote me). But yes, Etsy. Check it out...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/225333786/charge-hr-fitbit-cover-for-charge-hr?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=fitbit%20charge%20hr%20cover&ref=sr_gallery_30 

Edited January 12, 2016 by tera1982

[NYLux12 50]

This may sound weird, but I clean my band about once a week with Water and an old toothbrush. It works really well to get all the gook out of all those nooks and crannies!

Hm, I didn't even swear. I guess it just doesn't know that word. All the gross stuff.

[grandmaofone 411]

I am allergic to Latex and have broken out in a rash. I just take it off at night or losses it and move it up my wrist and put some Neosporin on the rash it goes away. I don't know if that could be the cause or not. But it has helped me stay on track so I just deal with it.

[SleeveMe247 184]

I am allergic to Latex and have broken out in a rash. I just take it off at night or losses it and move it up my wrist and put some Neosporin on the rash it goes away. I don't know if that could be the cause or not. But it has helped me stay on track so I just deal with it.

I actually discovered that I may have been wearing mine a little too tight. Since I originally posted this, I began wearing it looser and now I no longer have the issue with irritation. I believe I'm also allergic to these type of materials so I make sure I have air. And I plan to get one of those covers, that was an awesome suggestion as well!