Folliculitis!

[slinkedog]

I've also heard you can use a garlic clove to help cure a yeast infection. You can either tie a peeled clove up in some cheesecloth with a long string to make a "tampon" or just put a plain garlic clove up there if you're confident you can get it back out. I'm not sure how often you're supposed to change it, though. I know there are some websites out there with all this good info.

[SadieKate]

Aaack!! Miss Yellow is very allergic to dairy products - severe gastric distress is just what she needs with a yeast infection. Maybe the topical application is OK.

[Technotart]

If you are allergic to dairy, I would stick with the acidophilus capsules - they aren't dairy, just bacteria

[TrekChick]

Ladies, I feel compelled to share my secret for on-the-ride relief. It really works!!! I, too, have gotten the ingrown hair / cyst / boil - whatever you want to call it - right before a century.

This will provide the immediate relief you need: Dr. Scholls Corn Protectors. Seriously!! Get the ones with the donout cutout and the little felt covering already in place. They come with a salicilic acid disc for desolving corns - THROW THAT AWAY - DON'T USE IT!! Just put the corn protector cushion over the "bump", and the pressure-point pain will be seriously reduced when you are on the saddle. Taking some ibuprofin before the ride will also help. I made it all the way around Lake Tahoe thanks to Dr. Scholls!!! Note: to remove it after the ride - you must apply water (in the shower is best) to loosen the adhesive - don't try to peel it off without applying water !!

Wishing you all a happy, pain-free ride!!!
~~~~~TrekChick

[Selkie]

Trekchick---what a great tip :-) Thanks, I've got a century coming up and this hot&humid weather brings on the saddle sores, despite my countermeasures. Who'da thunk it?

[Ionic]

My sister had the same problem with her underarms. She gets horrible in grown hairs. It looks like a lump in her under arm. I didn't even know an ingrown hair could look like that! She was introduced to a product called Tend Skin (www.tendskin.com) and she swears by it. She hasn't really had a problem with ingown hairs since using the product and it cleared up the massive one quickly. I think it's sort of pricey but she thinks it worth every cent! I know she purchases it at various spas around here that do waxing, plucking and such. She tried everything prior to this product and found this was the only thing that really made a difference.

[LED_now]

Hey all; Seeing this thread made me think to make a "public-service announcement"
Some info to keep in yo' back pocket thru life... :

If you do find that you have boils (not saddle sores), anywhere on the body - and that they are recurring ... or are particularly large:

Keep in mind that this can be a sign that your Immune System is working overtime trying to get rid of something ...Recurrent infections, such as boils, may indicate an underlying disease or a misfunction of your immune system.

I found this out the hard (and very long) way: Years of tons of mega health issues which turned very serious and the first little sign was - u guessed it - recurring boils, all over my body.
And I'd never even seen a boil in my life.

So .. some info to keep in mind if someone you know ever speaks of painful, problematic recurring boils.