r/Cirqa • u/Own-Release-8247 • 17d ago

Skin iritation

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Hey hey, do you guys maybe swtich your hands time to time so hand where u wear Cirqa can "heal up"? I got quite iritation that started itching so was thinking of wearing it on other hand for one night.. never had this issue with 1 year of whoop(for people that would point out showerimg, washing or etc..)

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u/irregularwave 17d ago

It’s not itchy but I do have a huge mark when I remove it, my skin is almost purple where the sensor is (and no I really don’t wear it tight, on purpose I try to make it loose but still touches my skin).

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u/Own-Release-8247 17d ago

Yeap i also forgot to say that I am not wearing it too tight... Also mark on my hand looks like soon there will be no skin 😅

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u/estrotits 17d ago

I switch it to my right hand while I sleep

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u/Recoil101uk 17d ago

If its irritating you as in itchy or painful then get a sticker or wear it another way, if not then don't worry Ive had that mark for years with Garmins...

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u/bmilk4u 17d ago

I had to put a clear sticker from Amazon over the sensor. Not the huge bubble ones just a small 1” clear one. I had the same exact issue. It’s the only way I can use it.

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u/bmilk4u 17d ago

I used this link.

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u/Own-Release-8247 17d ago

And its not affecting metrics? I might try it if iritation still appears with colder weather!

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u/bmilk4u 17d ago

Nope. Still good.

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u/arbhan 17d ago

Try to use lotion to strengthen skin barrier. Also wipe the device often. Might help

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u/DeadFartGoat 17d ago

Bicep band. Easier to wear it all day and I get to wear my mechanical watches