Ode to Cortisone Cream

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Ahhh...so between my saddle pinching/chafing issues and a sudden freak heat wave on Sunday I ended up with some pretty itchy/raw lady parts, due in large part to dermatitis or eczema (I have allergies and asthma and am also prone to dermatitis. I couldn't even wear the new silicone banded Road ID last Summer, since the combo of sweat and sunblock made for a hyper itchy and red band around my wrist. I get itchy, peely hands under my gloves during the Summer months, too).

I read a few threads here on TE recommending cortisone creme for saddle irritations.

Ahhhh...relief! Amazing what a simple OTC topical ointment can do for unhappy bits. :)

[gabriellesca]

Anything with the word 'Cortisone' in it sounds great to me! Glad that helped!

[Owlie]

I'm really prone to eczema if I'm stressed, and like you I get those rashes under silicone watch bands/flip-flop straps, etc if it gets wet or sweaty. Cortisone cream (or its stronger, Rx-only cousins) are my best friends.

[owlice]

YES! It was a search for help for chafing that led me to these forums a couple of years ago, where I found a suggestion for cortisone cream. Ahhhhh, relief!!

[goldfinch]

Just don't take a doping test! :)

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Just don't take a doping test! :)

Ha, I'm on inhaled steroids and albuterol for asthma, so I could never be an elite cyclist, anyhow. ;)

[OakLeaf]

My dad had to go on EPO. :( I tried to cheer him up by saying he wouldn't be allowed to ride in the TdF now ... not sure if he was amused or not.

[nscrbug]

Ha, I'm on inhaled steroids and albuterol for asthma, so I could never be an elite cyclist, anyhow. ;)

X2 here!

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X2 here!

If only those were my only reasons for not being eligible to be an elite... :o