golfer's vasculitis
noun
golf·er's vasculitis
ˈgäl-fərz-
variants
also golfer's rash
or golfer's purpura
: exercise-induced vasculitis
Golfer's vasculitis, also known as exercise-induced vasculitis …, is a specific form of benign cutaneous vasculitis affecting healthy individuals. … Unlike other idiopathic cutaneous vasculitides, golfer's vasculitis constitutes a stereotyped clinical entity, occurring after prolonged exercise such as a long walk or golf session.—Weijuan Li et al., Vascular Medicine
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