Just a heads up to anyone out on a loop in the Surrey Hills ATM.
I was out last Saturday on a pedal and must have brushed up against something nasty.
I didn’t notice until the following day a rather angry looking selection of dark purple blotches.
Next day it all turned a little minging to be honest, large selection of blisters that just kept on growing.
General consensus was probably Giant Hog Weed.
I have been cycling these hills for years with no problem, so I reckon it’s a combination of being unlucky and this mad growing season we have had.
Can’t tell you exactly where I picked this up as I didn’t notice it at the time… Maybe Ranmore.
If you do encounter this rash wash with cool water and soap, then take an antihistamine sooner rather than later. If you can catch it before you get the huge blisters healing time is a great deal shorter.
If you don’t wear glasses get some as it apparently is really not clever if you get it in your eyes.
Chances are you won’t be unlucky but it’s always good to be pre warned.
🙂