Golfer's vasculitis
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Golfer's vasculitis, exercise-induced vasculitis, Disney rash, and hiker's rash are names proposed by different medical researchers for a form of vasculitis resulting in a purpuric rash (bleeding from underlying tissues).[1] It is often experienced in the lower legs caused by excessive exercise in hotter temperatures. It is more common among older people.
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Other names | Exercise-induced vasculitis, Disney rash, hiker's rash. |
Cutaneous vasculitis, ankle area. Known also as Golfer's Rash or Disney Rash. | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
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It is called 'Golfer's' due to a large amount of walking done in golf, as well as it being a sport more popular among older people, resulting in greater incidence of the condition.