How to Prevent Wet Suit Rash
"I still get wetsuit rashes at contests because I paddle so much. Sometimes it's unavoidable." -Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team Rider
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Instructions
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Buy a wetsuit with smooth material around the neck.
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Make sure your suit has taped seams in the armpit area.
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Wear a rash guard under your wetsuit.
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Rub Vaseline under irritated areas.
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Consider surfing bareback and avoiding wetsuits altogether.
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Tips & Warnings
"I have one word for you: Vaseline." -Timmy Reyes
If you have an older wetsuit that gives you rashes, it's time to step up and buy a new one. Improvements in wetsuit design and materials have made most wetsuit rashes a thing of the past.
Some wetsuits will give you a rash no matter what you do.
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Nov 22, 2005
Vaseline is petroleum-based. A doctor I spoke with said that it may break down neoprene rubber. I don't know if using it as a barrier for a neoprene allergy is wise. -
Nov 22, 2005
Body Glide. You can get it at most surf shops, or shops that carry triathlon gear. There are some other brands, basically a non-petroleum lubricant that comes in a stick like form similar to underarm deodorant. It works great and won't break down that nice new wetsuit you just dropped a couple hundred bucks on.
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Nov 22, 2005
Body Glide. You can get it at most surf shops, or shops that carry triathlon gear. There are some other brands, basically a non-petroleum lubricant that comes in a stick like form similar to underarm deodorant. It works great and won't break down that nice new wetsuit you just dropped a couple hundred bucks on.
