[pct-l] rash in groin area

[Jeffrey Olson]

I disagree about wearing spandex tights - they tend to hold in the 
moisture.  I wore them for two years and got rashes I fought until I got 
rid of the tights.  Cotton would be better if you want to wear tight 
shorts.  They breathe while spandex/nylon didn't for me. 

The main thing is to have air moving through the nether regions.  Wash 
at least once a day and use anti-bacterial handiwipes once a day, more 
if a problem starts to develop.  Wash a couple times a day.  I beat back 
rash encoachment by rinsing the groin area every couple hours and 
handiwipin before bed...

Jeff Olson
Martin, SD, where there ain't no mountains... 

Bill Batchelor wrote:
> We had a long dialog about item #1 a while back.  The basic answer was this.
> The best thing you can do is wear Spandex underpants (or as outer pants if
> you are very very proud).  Second is powder up with a gold bond, or
> something like that.  Lastly, if you must, you can use lube products like
> Body Lube or even Vaseline. Though this solution is better for the long
> distance runner (clean and showers at the end of the day) than for the multi
> day hiker.
>
>  
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Trail Pygmy
> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 7:30 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Damned it Spock I need answers
>
> Hello All,I got some questions...1) Anyone have problems with heat rash or
> any kind of rash in the groin area and what can be done about it? I
> currently use antihistimines, anti-fungial creams and often sport a dress
> (I'm a man) but these solutions aren't very effective.2) What is the snow
> doing in Tahoe... do you think the nobo herd will be approaching this
> section round the first week of July? Sooner... later?3) Is there a herd of
> hikers doing the Campo to Morena hike during the ADZ Gear Expo... if so
> when?I look forward to seeing the old and new hikers... L-Rod... I COULD be
> your anti-ADZ rep during the gathering. I'll go as P-Rod... lolaloha,
> Pygmy"Hike my way or go home."
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