whitemax

Very good article, recommended for anyone dealing with this problem. Just ordered the hibiclens from Amazon. Thanks again!!!

canklecat

I'd be wary of overuse of antibiotic cleansers and ointments and antifungals, unless there's a medically diagnosed need for those.

For example, it's difficult for the layperson to tell the difference between psoriasis and ringworm. The former can be soothed with topical ointments but not cured -- the cure is often in changes in diet, medications, etc. For example, if I take NSAIDs for more than a day or two at a time, I develop psoriasis in the webs between my fingers and sometimes around the scalp. Like clockwork for years, possibly a complication from a pesky autoimmune disorder. So I take NSAIDs only occasionally for actual inflammation, but not for pain. NSAIDs aren't useful analgesics in the absence of inflammation. But ringworm can be treated with antifungals and steroid creams.

The skin's natural flora is generally capable of protecting itself, in a healthy body. There are exceptions but be careful and be sure you really need those products.

This is the stuff I use for occasional boils from ingrown hairs or chafing. No antifungals or antibiotics. Works fine. Sometimes takes a few days so I switch from riding to walking or jogging to give the affected area time to heal.

Carbonfiberboy 

Yes, Hibiclens is good stuff. I have a huge bottle of it . . .another Amazonian, lifetime supply . ..

Also shower with a dandruff shampoo. I use Selsun Blue, green label, doesn't smell particularly. When dry, put a hydrocolloid dressing on it, nothing under it, this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PQ735Y/ Cut it to size to suit. It'll stay in place nicely, but I probably wouldn't ride on it. I've done that, but didn't think it the best idea - but you can experiment. This type of dressing sort of sucks the nasty out of the wound. This is really wound care. And BTW this type of dressing is the best thing evah for road rash. You just leave in place.

krakhaus 

This thread is useless without pics.

Ferrarif2002

What I use now is Band-Aid HYDRO SEAL heal blister bandaids. They have medication already and they will conform really well. I typically take a few days off and leave the bandage on, through showers too, and when I peel it off the sore is usually gone or 90%

Litespud

Not even in jest....

masi61

You're welcome!
I rode the last several days and I am happy to say that the nodule that has plagued me for most of 2020 has reduced in size.

I am glad I thought of using Turmeric root. I can't say for sure what it does but I believe it has some antimicrobial and antioxidant properties to it. When I used the organic apple cider vinegar I really did leave it on as long as I could stand to the point that I could feel a tingling sensation or burn. I feel like this activated the sebaceous ducts to slowly unclog themselves of waxy exudate (not really pus). It was weird but when I started doing these treatments the openings of the sebaceous ducts now became visible and slightly inflamed with visible exudate that was not there before. It was then that the actual nodule became less painful and started to become stronger. Just wanted to share some observations and express great relief that normal riding is now resuming (too bad outdoor temps are in the 30's now).

Dan333SP

This is the key to solving all sore-related ailments. Quoted for truth. Make sure to grow your nails nice and long, too.

WhyFi

Would it further help to file them to points? Asking for a friend.

stanion

I wasn't joking about the nails. My manicured nails nicely lift the hairs out of the skin, after they were smashed into the skin from hours of biking, thus preventing in-grown hairs. At least that's what I think is happening.

topflightpro

Put hemorrhoid cream on it.

Also, how old is your saddle? I've noticed saddle sores are a clear sign I need to replace my saddle.

rubiksoval

Draining salve. I once had an extremely hard saddle sore that was pretty deep, and I put some Smile's Prid on it multiple times a day. Took about ten days for it to finally come to the surface and rupture. That was the worst one I've ever had.

One or two others haven't been as deep and some salve brought them out within two to three days. Fortunately it's a rare occurrence at this point.

RiceAWay

Treatment is usually Neosporin several times a day until it heals. If it is bad do not ride until it goes away. It is usually caused by 1. 2nd rate shorts without a good pad. (You can get CHEAP and very high quality shorts from the Chinese on Ebay or Aliexpress (2021 Coolmax 5D Padded Cycling Shorts Shockproof MTB Bicycle Shorts Road Bike Shorts Ropa Ciclismo Tights For Man Women|Cycling Shorts| - AliExpress) 2. If the saddle rubs against the inside of your thighs the shorts may not make any difference This is why they have such narrow saddles. Try something like Prologo Kappa Space PAS Bicycle Saddle 270x147 STN Rails 304g Road/MTB Black | eBay At one time you couldn't convince me to ride a cutaway saddle, not you couldn't take it away.

jskash

Thank you for the mention of Hibiclens. I got my bottle from Amazon yesterday. After one use of the product my saddle sore was much smaller and less painful this morning.

jadocs

…...what in the world?

Now that I've read all of this, I'll probably get it at some point now.

79pmooney

Not an answer for the OP. but something that has improved my comfort down there a lot - trimming all the hairs that could possibly get trapped between me and the seat with the finest setting on a beard trimmer. Easy, fast and a huge improvement on comfort, both while riding and after. I'm 67 yo. Those hairs are a lot longer than they were 40 years ago. After doing this for a couple of years I can say I see no drawbacks other than a different look. Actually more comfortable all the time though I rarely think about it. I won't go the next step to a razor. That just seems like a formula for ingrown and cut issues and a requirement to get obsessive.

ls01

Get out of your bibs as soon as you can! I change immediately after riding. Use a towel as a toga swap out those shorts. Since I learned that trick I haven't had one.

bruce19

This: https://www.hylands.com/products/prid-drawing-salve

shelbyfv

For y'all who want pics, you can Google Dr Pimple Popper and find lots of YouTube videos. She mashes and cuts out all sorts of gross stuff.

Barry2 

My coach told me I needed a saddle that was more flat between the sit bones.
I was also told to experiment moving the saddle nose further upwards in order to tilt the pelvis backwards.
So...
I purchased a digital level so that I could make known accurate incremental adjustments.
I tried (purchased) several flat saddles.

I’ve found my perfect saddle and currently no undercarriage issues.

Barry

Redbullet

I would be very careful with that. For example, I think that few people can ride a road bike with a "nose up" position of the saddle. In fact, if the bike also has a big "saddle to handlebar drop", even a level position of the saddle might prove difficult. That's due to possible high pressure over perineum, which is not desirable. Especially during longer rides...

Barry2 

You are correct. Poor choice of words on my part.

My undercarriage was suffering and I’d been tilting the nose further down. My coach pointed out that a position closer to saddle zero tilt would cause my pelvis to tilt backwards.
It worked great.

Barry