Skin problem, help!

[Selkie]

Here's what works for me: Bag Balm before I ride. Then afterward, get out of your wet shorts ASAP, shower, and if there is any chafing, put Aquaphor on the irritated area.

[Nanci]

I'd use something a lot more substantial than body glide, like Udder Balm or Brave Soldier Friction Zone or Butt Butr, then wash with antibacterial something, (but that might be too harsh- so I would monitor that) and then coat with either Aquaphor or Brave Soldier Healing ointment for when your done, _and_ put on a second coating of either of those before bed.

Nanci

[latelatebloomer]

thanks for the suggestions. I've heard you all talk about Brave Soldier products before - would a large sports store/outfitter carry them? And what is Aquafor & where can it be got?

[Nanci]

Aquaphor is made by Eucerin. Any drug store should have it, in the hand lotion section. It's very much like a thick petroleum jelly.

Brave Soldier is available on line- Performance Bike has it. You _might_ find it in a retail drug store or bike shop, but I'd be surprised. I HIGHLY recommend it. They make a very nice Crash Pack- a small pack of everything you need to fix a bad road rash on the spot. I use the healing ointment on everything, including my birds. _Love_ the Friction Zone for riding.

Nanci

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Just a note: if you read the ingredients of bag balm/udder balm...it's basically petroleum jelly with some anti-bacterial stuff in it.

[Squirrel 2]

I've heard before not to use petroleum jelly products on a rash -- they seal it in too well & don't let air get through.

I get these too in the summer, particularly over the last couple of weeks we had here. I use a chamois cream, I don't think it matters which one, rip the short off as fast as possible when I am done & head for the shower. Wash the area carefully, no harsh scrubbing, then use Gold Bond medicated talcum powder on that area during the day. Avoid underwear with an elastic pantileg opening that will rub, and put on Eucerin cream at night to help it heal but allow it to breathe. That usually does the trick for me.

[eclectic]

Just went to the Doc this morning for my yearly. I still have a rash from the tour I was on similar to what you are describing. I wasn't too worried about it because it really isn't bothering me (I haven't been riding too much lately)

She said to put on a cortosteroid cream before going to bed. I have some I regularly use for allergic skin reactions. You can get 1% solutions (cream form) under different brand names over the counter. I have used them for 49+ years and have had no adverse reaction.

Don't know if this will help but it is worth a try. I am going to start tonight.