SwissVan Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Yes the ones that develop between the legs from contact with the seat. How do you deal with them? You're brave today..... Maybe they are from ingrown hairs, had a few in grown hair pimples on the inner thighs which I think happens because the hairs get chaffed / cut from the friction and tight lycra. They usually clear up on their own. If they persist try gently "unearth" the ingrown but don't pull the whole follicle out and use something like Clearasil deep pore treatment toner (the blue liquid one) to dry it out.
Lexx Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 This is the best way!! Scorch those suckers away!! Escapee.., ChUkKy, BogusOne and 1 other 4
gummibear Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Go for a back,crack and sack wax.Ask the lady to exfoliate for you to. Lexx 1
gummibear Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 A lump in the groin area is known as an ischial hygroma, sometimes referred to as the ‘cyclist’s third testicle’. This is a fluid-filled cyst which is formed under the sitting bones in the tissue between the skin and the bone. A combination of pressure and forces causes the connective tissue to necrose (die) and form a sac-like area that is filled with fluid debris (a cyst). This can eventually enlarge to a few centimetres in size and can become very painful to the touch, making cycling difficult.Further complications could occur through the spread of bacteria to this cyst via the blood. Once infected, a large abscess can form. This is obviously even more painful and can stop the hardest rider in their tracks. Ask Robert Hunter, who had to pull out of the Tour de France while within sight of the Eiffel Tower after having to stand for virtually the whole distance in the final individual time trial.A small ischial hygroma will settle if rested completely and may never recur. However, if it is well formed and large, the cyst will be walled off and will not disappear with rest. At this point, you will need the help of a general surgeon. They will need to fully excise the cyst to prevent it from recurring. You will then need to rest for two weeks to allow the wound to heal.Follow these steps to prevent saddle sores to reduce the risk of the painful blight recurring.Dr Jeroen Swart is a sports physician and exercise physiologist at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa.http://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/saddle_sores.jpg semisub and Lexx 2
V12man Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Wipe surgical spirits over the offending area a few times a day - 2 - 3... A small spray bottle is useful for this - wash you hands afterwards, it will dry out your cuticles to the extent they may split. porqui, Lexx and BarHugger 3
DJR Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 OOPs I forgot it's Friday! Will repost Monday morning. Too late
Stretch Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 joe-cogs...is that you? Pieter1, Escapee.. and ChUkKy 3
Pusher Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 I used Cortisone cream that I got from Dis-Chem. Found it to be very effective to sort out more than one that I accumilated over the holiday season.
kingalton Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 I use Teetree oil when I get them, usually clears up pretty quickly... sometimes you may need to lance them.. once lanced, clean properly and put some more teetree oil on..make sure you shower and clean as soon as you are done with your ride, if you don't have access to a shower at least take your bib shorts off and put dry pants on...
V12man Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 I used Cortisone cream that I got from Dis-Chem. Found it to be very effective to sort out more than one that I accumilated over the holiday season. Only problem is it does not fight any bacterial/fungal infection you may have.... when in doubt use a cream like quadriderm - kills most things.... but I think you need a script for it - but your pharmacist may be friendly enough... You can also use a topical anti inflammatory cream on them, which helps a bit to reduce pain/swelling too - available over the counter - just be cautious - they can burn a bit on open/raw tissue... Not that surgical spirits doesn't....
Hairy Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 I believe deepheat also works well, give it a try and come back to us on that one Lexx, Escapee.., Maniax and 4 others 7
Furbz Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 i vote this best thread of the day.. and second the deepheat treatment
Sarnicoview Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Loooove my Assoss chamois cream.... tingly.
BarHugger Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 I believe deepheat also works well, give it a try and come back to us on that one ......and you will burn......t©rack all day.....standing up....
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