[pct-l] rash in groin area

[Bill Batchelor]

Try both.  I have gone in the loosest shorts and nothing under them with
full air in moderate conditions to no avail.  Spandex worked for me.  I
think I could go free swinging merrily down the trial and still have
problem.  So, if you have tried the "as much air as possible" approach, try
another. 

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Jeffrey Olson
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 7:46 PM
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] rash in groin area

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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