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

[rellinwood@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Robert Ellinwood)]

> i have found that nothing prevents chafing.  either "mush butt" or
between
> the thighs.  the only thing that works is to tough it out.

Dear God, if that were true, I'd have quit hiking years ago, as I am
prone to this affliction in hot sweaty times.  I have found that staying
ahead of the situation in a preventative way is the best answer. A
combination of frequent washing or rinsing (at most daily, for me), Gold
Bond medicated powder, and sometimes cortisone 10 ointment (better than
cr=E8me) does the trick.  Sorry, no photos or graphic illustrations to
share!  :)