Quote Originally Posted by fixedgeargirl
Are you using the antibiotic cream for every ride, or only since the sores developed? Is it a petroleum jelly-based preparation? Are you using it when you're not riding?
I used petroleum jelly for longer rides, probably starting when just the tiniest bit of irritation started showing up (that's what DH uses for chafing protection). Since the one sore got bad, I'm using Neosporin (petrolatum-based) ointment for rides, sometimes in the morning, often before bed.

Seems if you're using a petroleum-based product it would keep the good oxygen from getting in there and killing off the buggies.
Just today I read in roadbikerider about acne meds for early treatment of sores. I'm totally going that route next time, especially now that y'all tell me that salicylic acid (what I tend to have on hand) works as well as benzoyl peroxide (what they recommended)! But the current problem spot is very irritated and partially open now. I'll totally air it out when I get the chance though!

Thanks, guys.