Preemptive strike on butt issues

[carolp]

I have tried every type of short and changed saddles, but I still have butt issues. I started developing a hot spot after only 20 miles last week, so I decided to try a preemptive strike. I put Tegaderm over the spot where I usually have trouble before my last ride, and it seems to have helped. I rode for only around 30 miles, so that's not the best test, but I'll see what happens after a longer ride.
I think part of my problem is one of my legs is longer than the other, so I have problems on the crease between my leg and butt on the right side. Might try to try something about that too, but in the meantime, I think I may have found at least a stopgap solution.
Has anyone tried this or something else? I am now using Mad Alchemy Pure Chamois cream, which has shea butter in it, which is the best I've used, but the Tegaderm seems to be doing the trick.

[pinsonp2]

Based on a recommendation on this forum I tried Lantiseptic Skin Protectant (50% lanolin, not daily oitment) and it really works for me. It's a little sticky to apply but it lasts....at least it did on a 60 mile 10 hour ride (tought day) for me. YMMV.

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[bellissima]

carolp, try Endur-It, I know you can order it on Amazon. It really is the best anti-chafe stuff I've ver used.

[carolp]

ointments and creams just don't seem to be enough for me. My leg length discrepancy and the way the skin folds back there just creates too much friction. I'm really happy with Mad Alchemy. It's the first one I've used that seems to stay put, but it just does not seem to be enough.

[bellissima]

carolp, Endur-It is not you average cream. Is thick and stays on for really long periods, I've tried Lantiseptic and Endur-it just works better and longer for me. Cheers

[Grits]

I have the same problem you do and no type of cream or powder helped at all. Tagaderm and Bandaid blister pads have worked well, although when it is very hot they sometimes don't stay put on long rides. Lately I have been using liquid bandaid on the places that tend to chafe, and that has worked, but I haven't done any rides longer than 30 miles - might have to reapply. When the weather warms up a little more, I plan to begin my quest once again for a saddle. My Lady Diva Gel is comfortable everywhere else, but rubs those spots. I'm thinking maybe a Jett. I tried the Ruby, but it was too hard.

[OakLeaf]

FWIW, I tried Tegaderm on the arches of my feet once or twice, and it dislodged and I wound up with worse blisters than I'd have had without. I know the issues aren't exactly the same in that location, though.

[Pedal Wench]

I tried a chamois cream called Skin Sake - it's VERY thick and does not wash out of shorts very well, which makes it perfect for rainy rides, although those shorts then become dedicated rain shorts. It might be thick enough for what you're needing. (I did a very rainy 400K and didn't have a single saddle issue.)

[zoom-zoom]

What about ButtShield? I have not used it, specifically, but I use SportShield for inner-thigh rubbing and spots that tend to rub on the back of my sports bra when I run...it works amazingly well for hot spots like that. I think I may end up with a spot on the back of my right butt cheek with my Bontrager InForm saddle--but it's the ONLY saddle I have found that doesn't rub my girl parts raw, so I can deal. I use their BlisterShield powder in my socks for long runs, too (and under my Superfeet insoles if they squeak in my shoes).

[carolp]

looked at buttshield's ingredients, and not that different from Endur-it or Mad Alchemy.
I used the tegaderm for Saturday's ride and decided to leave it on. It stayed on until I pulled it off yesterday. I'll take a bunch on AIDS Lifecycle and change them every morning. I think that might be my answer.

[Becky]

I tend to have issues (butt, knee, hip) on the side of my shorter leg. I'm testing out a small shim under the cleat on the short side. The leg length discrepancy is minimal, but so far, results look promising.

[zoom-zoom]

looked at buttshield's ingredients, and not that different from Endur-it or Mad Alchemy.

What are the ingredients in Endur-It, BTW?

[carolp]

if you look at their websites, it lists the ingredients.

[zoom-zoom]

if you look at their websites, it lists the ingredients.

Ahhh...after much digging. Not particularly intuitive.