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31-10.-2003, 12:14 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 924
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saddle sores
I think i have one of these in its beginning stages. I wont gross everyone out with the specifics but does anyone have any tips to avoid getting these and what to do when you do get them?
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31-10.-2003, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,662
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Prevention:
Clean shorts, clean bum, decent quality shorts & saddle, appropriate bike fit/saddle position, avoid sitting around in sweaty shorts post-ride. Chamois cream may help for some people. Treatment: Keep it clean, avoid putting too much pressure on it. A really bad one may necessitate a few rest days. If it's like a pimple, it may be worth squeezing it then putting on some antiseptic like betadine. |
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31-10.-2003, 04:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Bothwell, Tasmania
Posts: 144
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Prantal (an anti-fungal powder) works a treat if applied prior to a ride
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21-11.-2003, 01:56 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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I buy a large box of those
"baby wipes" at the drug store and have a good wipe /before/ putting on my cycling shorts (commando). Plus you /must/ wash the shorts each and every time you wear them. Other than that, no cream, powder, etc. |
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11-12.-2003, 09:36 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 3
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After a couple of really nasty sores that required medical attention I started using Chamois Butter. Also follow other suggestions about keeping really clean. My doc recommended Phiso Derm for washing your self. Not one sore in two years.
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24-02.-2004, 04:03 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 13
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Bag Balm works great for those looongg rides. It will not come off like Butt-R does.
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