Ok, I have a question. And I'm not being sarcastic, I seriously have a question. If the little bumps and red, raw-feeling skin is just basically "adult diaper rash" why do we powder babies' diapers but butter our chamois? Should we be making an attempt to keep our chamois/skin dry? Should it be a combination of powder on the chamois and ointment on the skin?

Since I have lots of hours in the saddle coming up (I'm doing the Blue Ridge Epic Tour Sept. 8-12) I am seeking ways to stay comfy in my shorts from day to day.