Saddle Sores Causes
Saddle sores can make a friendly ride uncomfortable or even destroy a competition. Even a small abrasion or blemish can cause a rider pain. Knowing what some of the causes of saddle sores are will help you to seek out the proper treatment for your saddle sores. The following are some common rashes and saddle sores causes:
- Sporting activities such as bicycle and motorcycle riding, horseback riding, jet skiing, snowmobiling, etc.
- Abrasions that are invaded by bacteria and cause boils.
- Staying in the same sitting position in the saddle or bicycle seat for too long.
- Rope burns or carpet burns.
- The skin repeatedly rubbing against bike shorts or other fabric.
- Wearing shorts that ride up and bunch near the crotch.
- Wearing sweaty or otherwise wet clothing, shoes, or gloves for too long.
Saddle Sores Symptoms
There are various symptoms of saddle sores. Because sometimes the discomfort you are feeling is just the tip of the iceberg, saddle sores should be treated immediately. The following are some common symptoms:
- A red, inflamed abrasion on the skin of the buttocks, inner thighs, and/or groin area.
- A blemish that looks like a pimple on the buttocks.
- A lesion that looks similar to a small crater.
Saddle Sores Treatment
Understanding friction burn, rash, and saddle sores causes and symptoms is only half of the equation. It is important that you understand what you can do to prevent and provide saddle sores treatment.
Prevention
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2Toms® ButtShield® – By applying ButtShield® to the groin area, thighs, buttocks, and surrounding areas, you will protect your skin from further rashes and saddle sores. ButtShiled create a frictionless satin smooth surface that prevents further chafing.
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2Toms® SportsShield® - Provides unsurpassed resistance to chafing and blisters, staying on skin for maximum protection. SportShield’s sweatproof formula can be used during the most vigorous of activities without coming off. This silicone-based product stops the chafing of thighs, nipples, underarms, and other areas.
Immediate Relief
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Rest – Perhaps one of the best things you can do when you get rashes or burns from friction is to give it a rest. If your sporting event allows it, take some time off to get your injury healed.
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2Toms® ButtShield® – By applying ButtShield® to the groin area, thighs, buttocks, and surrounding areas, you will protect your skin from further rashes and saddle sores.
Long-Term Healing
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2Toms® ButtShield® – By applying ButtShield® to the groin area, thighs, buttocks, and surrounding areas, you will protect your skin from further rashes and saddle sores.
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2Toms® Skin-On-Skin® Dressing Kit For Blister Treatment - Provides advanced cushioning, soothing relief, and long-lasting protection for blisters, chafing and minor skin irritations – second only to your own skin.
