So somehow I’ve got the folliculitis-type saddle sore from Hell right now (well, they’re all from that general vicinity, but you get the idea). I’ve had them before and tried various ointments and whatnot, but really the best thing is to just not ride for a day or two. However, as any serious cyclist knows, that’s not always possible. In that case, I present to you, my new recipe for saddle sore shrinking ointment…<\/p>\n
Equal parts of the following:
\nPRID Drawing Salve (it smells gross and is really thick & greasy)
\nPreparation H Hemorrhoid Cream
\n1% Hydrocortisone Cream
\nBenzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream (careful- it will bleach any fabric it’s absorbed into)
\nIf you’ve got broken skin: Triple Antibiotic Ointment (if the skin isn’t broken, then infection isn’t as much of a concern, so leave it out)<\/p>\n
Mix all of these together. The drawing salve it tough to incorporate, but it’s important, so make sure it’s in there. Now, slather a thick layer over your (clean) saddle sore and cover it with a bandaid. Yes- put a bandaid over it… otherwise it just rubs off on your clothes. This may require some shaving and creative taping. Do what you have to do.<\/p>\n
Then, just wait. Within a few hours, it should shrink down and not hurt nearly as badly. That’s not to say you’re cured- if you go and ride with an active saddle sore, it’s not going to heal very quickly if at all. However, this combination will really knock the swelling\/pain down between rides. Good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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