Recovery/healing from chafing?

[zoom-zoom]

Yep, last Summer my hubby ended up with a raging yeast infection in the same area, even though he always took his shorts off ASAP after rides. But several rides of 75 miles or more in the span of a few weeks did a number on him. Our PCP prescribed a strong antifungal cream that worked wonders. He now uses it preventatively after long rides.

[bellissima]

Deskrider, some of the girls in our group used to get the same when the temperatures went up, it is caused by bacteria that tribes on hot warm conditions. The secret is to avoid it instead of treating it. Use a chamois cream that last during most of the ride and keeps bacteria off. The girls and I use Endur-It, this cream lasts several hours and keeps the bacteria off, but I am sure there are other chamois creams that will also work for you, just have to try them.

[marni]

there is a all natural salve called Everything balm which comes from goodiesunlimited.com (also an excellent source of all natural soaps) which has tea tree oil,(anti bacterial and disinfecting) eucalyptus oil, lemon grass, a touch of bees wax and amyriad other good things which I slather after every ride. I have even used it internally if I start feeling that "certain itch" and because of the bees wax and other good stuff is all natural, it can be used internally. The bees wax is especially good for locking out moisture.

The other adive I have is to wear cotton panties or undergarments, and try sleeping with a small pillow between your knees, especially if you are side sleeper, which allows better air circulation in the crucial area and is good for your back as well.

marni

addendum, everything balm is my go to medicine for cuts, sunburn, road rash, eczema, and daily messages to eliminate scar tissue on slices and dices. Its good stuff and smells refresing and not obnoxious as well.