Are saddle sores inevitable?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Mimi's photo inspired me! I used to have a horse and we would put a sheepskin saddle pad under the saddle to rpevent saddle sores on the horse.

How about trying a sheepskin saddle cover for your bike?? Here's just a start to search for one:
sheepskin bike saddle covers

Might be just the ticket for you!

[ny biker]

Although you're already showering immediately after a ride, it might help to use some kind of antiseptic/antibiotic cleanser for a while in addition to regular soap, to make sure you're killing any bad bacteria that might be causing ongoing problems.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/boi...SECTION=causes

[salsabike]

That is what my doc---a major cyclist and all around jock--suggested when I was having them regularly. I would put on a little antibiotic creme or ointment before the ride, and also after my shower. It was a big help.

[Ana]

That is what my doc---a major cyclist and all around jock--suggested when I was having them regularly. I would put on a little antibiotic creme or ointment before the ride, and also after my shower. It was a big help.

Do you use the antibiotic ointment instead of chamois cream or in addition to it?

[salsabike]

I put a small amount of antibiotic ointment on first, and then I positively slather on chamois butter. And, by the way, the saddle sore problem has diminished over time and with saddles that chafe less.

[cylegoddess]

I got a harder saddles with a narrower nose( on bike) and found that trainer seat ( at gym,) gives me sores as it is too wide and too squishy.
I use Lucas paw paw ointment( at health shops) to lubricate and I find its the shorts seams that suck. Expensive shorts are worth it.

[emily_in_nc]

I got a chronic saddle sore (had to have it injected with cortisone by a dermatologist finally) from, I am almost positive, riding a too-narrow saddle that rubbed me in the wrong place right along the outer edge. I finally figured out that I wasn't balanced on my sit bones but riding right on the inner edge of them. The dratted sore didn't go away in months of not riding! It was kind of a boil, but filled with blood instead of mucus. Nasty. Switching (back) to a Terry Butterfly saddle ended up being the final cure, as it started re-appearing (even after the cortisone shot) right after I started riding on the narrower saddle again. I get some occasional chafing from the Butterfly on longer, sweatier rides, but that's a small price to pay compared to an actual saddle sore.