A saddle sore is an ailment of the skin that is on the buttocks or surrounding area and happens to people who ride bikes, motorcycles, or horses. Friction burns are similar sores that occur when the skin rubs against another surface and can often happen in conjunction with saddle sores.
Causes
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.
Symptoms
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.
Treatments
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.
Immediate Relief & Prevention
 2Toms® ButtShield Anti Chafing Roll-On ★★★★★ 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. |
 2Toms® SportShield® Anti Chafing Roll-On ★★★★★ 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. |
 2Toms® BlisterShield® For Blister Prevention ★★★★★ An innovative blister protection product for your hand and feet, 2Toms Blister Shield creates a frictionless surface on the hand or foot that reduces heat build-up, moisture and blister formation. It repels moisture to keep skin dry and blister-free, while also reducing discomfort. |
 2Toms® Skin-on-Skin® Dressing Kit ★★★★★ Provides advanced cushioning, soothing relief, and long-lasting protection for blisters, chafing and minor skin irritations – second only to your own skin. |
Long-Term Healing
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2Toms® ButtShield Anti Chafing Roll-On ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ Provides advanced cushioning, soothing relief, and long-lasting protection for blisters, chafing and minor skin irritations – second only to your own skin. |
