Rashes on my ankles?

papillio12

Bit of an odd one. I've been doing a 5k training plan and I've noticed that I'm getting flare ups of eczema post-run - but only on my ankles. They're getting quite sore and itchy and I have no idea what's causing it.

I wear trainer socks, and the rash is just above the line of my sock. My trainers aren't rubbing there, and when I run I wear three-quarter length bottoms.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

maxit

If you are training outside, maybe its a contact dermatitis from vegetation, or insect bite(s) that cause a eczemic looking rash (ants do that to me).

minizebu

Are you running on a road/track or through a field? If the latter, perhaps you are making contact with tall grass or other vegetation that is irritating your skin.

yourradimradletshug

Is it eczema? If so they sell a really good eczema lotion that I would recommend. I use it daily and I have seen a great reduction in my eczema which also tends to flare up post-workout.

papillio12

I run on the pavement, but I live in an area where I run past a lot of fields so maybe it is pollen related. It looks like eczema, but just not super dry

Machka9

Go to your Dr.

Last time I had a rash on my ankle (just the left one), it turned out to be DVT. Not saying that's your situation, but it doesn't hurt to have a Dr look at it.

Best case scenario, the Dr prescribes a cream for you which clears it up/

atypicalsmith

I had a rash on my chin and it turned out to be shingles.

marmaladepixie

gnat bites? we have tons of gnats here right now, and they make me itch!

papillio12

Thanks for the posts everyone Turns out I was running next to a rape seed farm - whoops!!