This rash appears due to the skin's contact with vapours rising from hot asphalt. It manifests as red or pale pink, blotchy eruptions on the calves, thighs, or lower legs. The inflamed patches can ...

Since then, skin patches have been used on 21 streets ... “As long as you have asphalt, you’re going to have issues with potholes – it’s just a fact of life,” he said.