salt water or wetsuit rash???

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waggles56
waggles56
VIC
204 posts
VIC, 204 posts
25 Oct 2010 1:48pm
Been spending between 3 to 8 hrs a week in a wetsuit (standing up windsurfing).
The day after a session i break out in a red and very itchy rash over my back and chest. If I don't go in the water for a few days, it clears up.
Any suggestions in how to clear it up or avoid it, (besides not using the wettie)?
Booked in to see the skin Dr but have to wait 10 days to get in.
Dawn Patrol
Dawn Patrol
WA
1991 posts
WA, 1991 posts
25 Oct 2010 11:04am
I've never had that happen to me. Try wearing a rashie under your wettie. That way you could eliminate or confirm the wetsuit is the problem.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23695 posts
WA, 23695 posts
25 Oct 2010 7:18pm
Try urinating in your wettie whilst standing, not lying down.
Then the rash is only on your legs and more tolerable

busterwa
busterwa
3782 posts
3782 posts
25 Oct 2010 8:22pm
i had dermatitis for 12 years and dermatologists and doctors never could fix it they told me to leave my job.
When i started windsurfing withing 3 months it was cured.
Strange is the skin mate?

Somthing is irritating it could be sensativity to the wetsuite ? salt rash mabe.
GalahOnTheBay
GalahOnTheBay
NSW
4188 posts
NSW, 4188 posts
25 Oct 2010 11:29pm
Might also be worth washing your wetsuit.
Cassa
Cassa
WA
1305 posts
WA, 1305 posts
25 Oct 2010 10:40pm
Apply vas, got more than 1 use

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