[pct-l] Ankle rash after hiking

[m_factor@hotmail.com (Mara Factor)]

There have been some good suggestions already.  Here's a couple more...

It could also be the detergent she's using.  Just sitting around may not 
make her sensitive to it, but the fabric rubbing against her skin while 
exercising could be enough.  Have her try one of the "free" detergents with 
no scents or dyes.

Is the rash itchy or painful?

If it is an allergy to something, she could also try taking a antihistimine 
(non-drowsy, perhaps) before she starts the hike to see if that prevents the 
problem or reduces the severity.

Mara

>From: SleekHiker@aol.com
>Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 00:50:43 EST
>
>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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