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Rash

By Jay DiMartino, About.com

Definition: Painfully red knobs of flesh that rise from some of your more sensitive areas in response to the rubbing and chafing on the waxed deck of your surfboard. Stomach rash is common with new wax or if you haven't surfed in a while. A rashy crotch can occur from ill-fitting baggies, wax irritation, sand, sea-lice, or even some other non-surfing activities that shall remain nameless.
Also Known As: chafe
Examples: Aaaagh! I want to stay out longer, but this rash is killing me!

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