The Disney Rash

You have probably heard of or experienced The Disney Rash, as it is known. This is a red rash that occurs on the lower park of the leg, just above the socks. What is it?

This is known as a leg heat rash, or, Golfer's Vasculitis. All of the Disney walk ways are black asphalt. The sun light hits the black surface and gets reflected back up, striking guest's legs. For a variety of reasons, some guest's legs respond by producing a red rash.

I am not a doctor, and you should be cautious about taking medical advice over the Internet. With that said, this heat rash is temporary. It can be helped with a cool bath, elevating the feet, and applying cool wet towels after a day in the park. While in the park, take walking breaks often and get out of the heat. Keep socks dry and even consider taking an extra pair to change during the day. 

Not everyone gets the rash. From what I have researched, Determining who gets it is often a function of age, condition, exposure, temperature, and what is being warn.

The heat rash is not fun, but luckily it is temporary and usually goes away after a few days.