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[pct-l] Re: foot and other pains questions (mush butt/chafing)



Re: Chaffing/Butt Mush

Cleanse the area. Wet wipes and bronner works well. Apply Triple Antibiotic
Ointment to the area. Worked well for us on our 2000 AT thru hike.

Triple AO is indepensible for all types of abrasions.

Pappy & Granny
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike DiLorenzo" <dilorenz@hotmail.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 11:31 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Re: foot and other pains questions (mush butt/chafing)


> i have found that nothing prevents chafing.  either "mush butt" or between
> the thighs.  the only thing that works is to tough it out.
>
> i've tried vaseline/chap stick, hydrocortisone, sun screen, cleaning the
> area, etc.  nothing works.  however, in my case this usually only lasts
for
> one day.  upon walking the second day the skin has healed or toughened up
a
> bit over night and the chafing doesn't pose any problems from the second
day
> on.
>
> this is one reason why i don't like to take zero days.  a zero day in town
> (in my experience) leads to losing that "toughness" and the chafing
appears
> upon walking the next day.  i have lost this "toughness" numerous times
> after zero days.
>
> finally, i'll just add that due to my employed state, and only being able
to
> go for hikes on the weekends, i usually come home with some form of
chafing
> when the day is done.
>
> if any one has a solution, i'd love to hear it!
>
> best regards,
> mike d-low-renzo
>
>
>
>
>
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