| Golfer's vasculitis | |
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| Other names | Exercise-induced vasculitis, Disney rash, hiker's rash. |
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| Cutaneous vasculitis, ankle area; also called golfer's rash | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
| Symptoms | Red or purple-colored spots
Swelling (edema) in affected areas Itching, pain Stinging |
| Duration | 3 to 14 days |
| Causes | Strenuous exercise or activity, especially in warm weather |
Golfer's vasculitis, also called exercise-induced vasculitis, sport-induced vasculitis, Disney rash, or hiker's rash, is a form of small blood vessel inflammation resulting in a rash.[1] It occurs in the lower legs, and is caused by excessive walking in hot temperatures. It is more common in elderly people.
It is called golfer's vasculitis due to the walking involved in playing golf – a sport commonly practiced by older people. Disney rash became a name because the rash is common among visitors walking at Disney theme parks.
Golfer's vasculitis is not contagious and typically disappears within 2 weeks.