Looking forward to my October trip but need some advice/help. I always have an issue with Disney Rash. Last year I broke out within hours of being there. I’m looking for prevention suggestions or things I can do to control it after it starts. I’ve changed my walking schedule to hotter parts of the day and i’m up to 4 miles without issues. Help!
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Disney rash
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Vasculitis is inflammation of the blood vessels, which could be the result of one of many underlying causes. The cause can depend where on/in your body it occurs. EIV/Disney rash/golfer’s rash affects the lower legs and usually results from walking/hiking in the heat.
Edit: Dermatitis is the inflammation of the skin, which is not the Disney rash. Allergic reactions are a common cause for dermatitis.
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Science ain't sure exactly of the cause. Of everything I read, the most plausible theory is that parts of your body are literally overheating, they're too hot, cells are dying, and the body responds... by overreacting (like it does with a common cold). Blood vessels (tiny capillaries) expand to dissipate heat and they keep on expanding until they burst. Burst blood vessels cause other bodily systems to react: inflammation and anti-bodies flooding the area make it worse.
The two best ways to keep this from happening is staying cool and compression, which keeps blood vessels from bursting.
Blood pooling in the legs from lots of walking; and exercise pumping more blood around, both exacerbate the problem.
When I get it, it's just tiny red dots. When my friend gets it, his body has complete systemic reaction with swelling everywhere.
This reminds me... I'm determined to find cooler, more breathable sneakers...
Anyway, when blood vessels burst, it takes time to heal. Anti-inflammatory agents such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and anti-histamines can help with symptoms.
The two best ways to keep this from happening is staying cool and compression, which keeps blood vessels from bursting.
Blood pooling in the legs from lots of walking; and exercise pumping more blood around, both exacerbate the problem.
When I get it, it's just tiny red dots. When my friend gets it, his body has complete systemic reaction with swelling everywhere.
This reminds me... I'm determined to find cooler, more breathable sneakers...
Anyway, when blood vessels burst, it takes time to heal. Anti-inflammatory agents such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and anti-histamines can help with symptoms.
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