I wish ITM would do an article about chloramine rashes since Anaheim in CA uses chloramine (not just chlorine, but chlorine plus ammonia). Erin Brockovich’s last book Superman’s Not Coming discussed the health effects (including skin rashes) from chloramine. Anyone staying in the Anaheim area could have a reaction and not know what’s going on. I know a man from Anaheim who has terrible digestive problems whenever he drinks the tap water there. I wish someone had warned my son and me about chloramine instead of spending years in the dark about what was wrong. Google Citizens Concerned About Chloramine. This is the first anti-chloramine group, and it is in the San Francisco Bay area of CA. You can see example before and after skin rash pictures on the website.
It totally is! Some people get it every time they visit, others have figured out how to prevent it or treat it. Personally, I’ve not gotten it myself, but I’m a big general walker.
It’s colloquially known as the Disney Rash, but really Hiker’s Rash, Golfer’s Rash all work, too. Nicknames for the same condition, no matter where you develop it.
I would tend to disagree with the heat as being the cause. I, too, get it when visiting Disney- particularly at Animal Kingdom and from walking back to the hotel in the evenings. My thought is that it is coming from the mist of the sprinklers. I live in Florida and very active outside exercising in the heat yet I only get it at Disney and walking back to the hotel at Universal. Agree though that hydrocortisone does work to alleviate it.
I came home with it after spending 7 days in Universal Parks. During a trip to dermatologist several weeks later, it was diagnosed as “Shermberg’s Disease”, caused by excessive walking in the heat. Mine did not itch, but I had gotten a prescription from Urgent Care the same day it appeared, so perhaps that made the difference. Dermatologist did see the after-effects, a darkness to the skin that will continue to fade.
I have run marathons and have visited both USA Disney parks. A visit to the parks will get you in shape for the marathon! LOL.
Not really, but, arguably, you could equate the two. Perhaps not the same distance but the same physiology could be applied. This would include proper preparation, as skin care not only extends to the exterior limbs and to all areas where chafing can occur.
Comments for The Disney Rash: What It Is and How To Treat It
Michelle
I wish ITM would do an article about chloramine rashes since Anaheim in CA uses chloramine (not just chlorine, but chlorine plus ammonia). Erin Brockovich’s last book Superman’s Not Coming discussed the health effects (including skin rashes) from chloramine. Anyone staying in the Anaheim area could have a reaction and not know what’s going on. I know a man from Anaheim who has terrible digestive problems whenever he drinks the tap water there. I wish someone had warned my son and me about chloramine instead of spending years in the dark about what was wrong. Google Citizens Concerned About Chloramine. This is the first anti-chloramine group, and it is in the San Francisco Bay area of CA. You can see example before and after skin rash pictures on the website.
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Tamara
Is this for real, hahaha.
Lindsey Paris
It totally is! Some people get it every time they visit, others have figured out how to prevent it or treat it. Personally, I’ve not gotten it myself, but I’m a big general walker.
Lindsey Paris
It’s colloquially known as the Disney Rash, but really Hiker’s Rash, Golfer’s Rash all work, too. Nicknames for the same condition, no matter where you develop it.
Bella
I would tend to disagree with the heat as being the cause. I, too, get it when visiting Disney- particularly at Animal Kingdom and from walking back to the hotel in the evenings. My thought is that it is coming from the mist of the sprinklers. I live in Florida and very active outside exercising in the heat yet I only get it at Disney and walking back to the hotel at Universal. Agree though that hydrocortisone does work to alleviate it.
Natalie
When I get it I try NOT to touch it, that is what makes mine start itching.
Peggy Acree
I came home with it after spending 7 days in Universal Parks. During a trip to dermatologist several weeks later, it was diagnosed as “Shermberg’s Disease”, caused by excessive walking in the heat. Mine did not itch, but I had gotten a prescription from Urgent Care the same day it appeared, so perhaps that made the difference. Dermatologist did see the after-effects, a darkness to the skin that will continue to fade.
Tom Helm
I have run marathons and have visited both USA Disney parks. A visit to the parks will get you in shape for the marathon! LOL.
Not really, but, arguably, you could equate the two. Perhaps not the same distance but the same physiology could be applied. This would include proper preparation, as skin care not only extends to the exterior limbs and to all areas where chafing can occur.
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