title: [Exercise induced vasculitis].
abstract: Exercise induced vasculitis (or purpura) is usually misdiagnosed and ignored in the literature, although it is not uncommon. We report two female patients who developed a rash on the lower legs after walking all day long. The rash was red, itchy with a burning sensation. The lesions resolved after a few days with and without steroid treatment. Allergic etiology was suspected, therefore they were sent to the allergy clinic for evaluation. Exercise-induced vasculitis tends to occur in healthy people, especially in hot weather. Extensive investigation with blood or allergy tests is not needed.
authors: Allergy and Immunology Clinic, Pulmonary Institute, Rabin Medical Center. yaelg@clalit.org.il
authors: Yael
authors: Y
authors: Graif
authors: Valery
authors: V
authors: Teplitski
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications*; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011693:Purpura / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018366:Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids