"Golfer's Vasculitis" is more than just annoying

[cc101]

I'd like to know anyone who's had this hideous and annoying condition anywhere on their bodies other than ankles and lower legs - have you had it start on your ankles and then over the years progress to other parts of your body? Any remedy to reduce redness besides not exercising or walking outside?

I moved from the dry climate of the Southwest and Southern Cal to hot and humid New England four years ago - nevr, ever had this until the first summer I arrived and then BAM! A weird, nasty rash that scares even me - I'm extremely active (walk every where and run 6+ daily) so suffice it to say being covered with this is not good for the image!

Seriously though I'd like to know if there's a way to treat and how to keep it from spreading.

[gratefool1]

Hey all.
Just found this site and thought I would chime in.
The residual pigmentation that people are referring to is called Hemosiderin Staining.  This is basically a situation that results from red blood cells that have leaked out of inflamed capillaries into the spaces between skin cells.  The red blood cells get reabsorbed by the body but the iron molecule inside the RBC is left behind.  When this happens enough, the iron causes an increased pigmentation look, sometimes fading to a light brown but it will never completely clear.
More later.

[sarahhelen66]

I have had this on and off for several years now, worst case was last year after a long weekend in New York. So bad I had to be taken off the plane in a wheelchair! Have been walking in UK this week and its flared up again, has never made any difference whether I've worn flip flops or boots. Didn't get it in Peru ten years ago in heat and very long walks so think it's getting worse with age. Aloe vera gel has soothed it tremendously.

[b12551]

As you (all) may realize, I've been posting/looking on here fore a few years now. I have tried a whole variety of things with no success.
Considering medical remedies, websites, my skin doctor... nothing worked.
I spent 6 months recording everything I ate, to see if some food was causing it.. Nope.
But over the past year I have been able to figure out what I can do to stave off this "affliction".
This seems to work for me.... you may not achieve my results.
HYDRATION !!!!!!
Stay hydrated... even OVER-hydration... so you have to urinate more frequently... so what... if it can cause this condition to NOT occur.... great !!!!!!
Especially during warm/hot weather... I am on my feet for long periods of time... maybe 4-7 hours... walking, standing, etc. So I ensure I drink a liter of water every hour or 2. Bingo..... in my case... solved. I have not had an occurrence for 8-10 months now.

Am I ever glad I finally figured this out (for me).

Good Luck.

[LindaOvery1]

Went for a walk yesterday for 8 miles in quite high temperatures and when I got home I noticed I have a red rash above sock line and under the knee. Quite unslightly and seems to be very hot but after reading the comments realise it is quite common.

[bonvic]

Here is what I do for my rash.  I wear flip flops when it gets to be about 60. No more rash.  I believe the rash has something to do with the restriction of blood flow.  With flip flops or sandals that do not restrict  blood flow I have no problem with the rash even in 100 degree weather !!! Hope this helps some of you with this problem.

[bonvic]

You get leg cramps from dehydration !!!!  Try dill pickle juice for leg cramps.  I have the RASH but I have found that in warm weather I wear flip flops to take the pressure off blood flow.  I believe the rash is caused from a restriction of blood flow so try the flip flops or sandals that do not fit tight.