Drawing Salve for Saddle Sores

by DL Byron

March 21, 2008 · 2:31 PM

Sparing you the gory details, I’ll just note that drawing salve def helps with saddle sores. What are your home remedies for that cycling-related malady?

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Big Tommy C

March 21, 2008 · 2:52 PM

I sometimes use Bag Balm when they are bad—I’m not sure how much it heps the healing, but it definitely seems to improve comfort along the way.

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Trish

March 22, 2008 · 7:03 AM

When I get sores I use Rawleigh Antiseptic Salve…works great!

http://herbalsunlimited.com/rawleighantisepticsalve.htm

Trish

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spokejunky

March 22, 2008 · 7:09 PM

Qoleum anti friction.

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theheftylefty

March 23, 2008 · 10:10 PM

prevention is the best medicine, so: lots of chamois butter, no matter how short the ride and ALWAYS a clean chamois.

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theheftylefty

March 23, 2008 · 10:12 PM

but if you do get a sore: antibiotic cream after showering, then some Desitin overnight.

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Archer

April 22, 2008 · 3:00 AM

Tea tree oil applied sparingly.

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