[pct-l] Ankle rash after hiking

[saskia.home@wanadoo.nl (Saskia)]

Hi
It might be heat related. Many people get a rash in that place. Does 
she hike in shorts or long pants? If in long pants, she could try 
rolling them up to let more air go around the ankles.
Saskia

>Hey, can any of you help?  My girlfriend gets a rash around her ankles after
>hiking for more than two hours.  Wool socks and well as non-wool socks both
>irritate.  When hiking longer distances, the blotchy red areas are also
>displayed on the back of her calves as well as on her quads.  Is this heat
>related?  Any other ideas?
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>Thanks!
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