Acne Butt

[sbermhb]

ever since i started riding more seriously over a year ago - i've been getting zits on my butt. Gross! i heard that it's a reaction to the chafing from the padded shorts. i stopped using underwear, tried moisturizing, tried talc - nothing. i'm feeling not so sexy - you know? anyone have any advice?

[*rt*]

Originally Posted by sbermhb

ever since i started riding more seriously over a year ago - i've been getting zits on my butt. Gross! i heard that it's a reaction to the chafing from the padded shorts. i stopped using underwear, tried moisturizing, tried talc - nothing. i'm feeling not so sexy - you know? anyone have any advice?

before i make my suggestions i'd recommend talking to a dermatologist. that said, here are my suggestions:

1. take your shorts off IMMEDIATELY after you are done riding and wipe off with baby wipes. the chaffing from your chamois in combo with not cleaning up (sweaty butt!) quickly enough may be the problem. or you may just be experiencing adult diaper rash!!
i carry baby wipes with me in my riding gear bag and as soon as i finish a ride, off come the shorts and i do a quick wipe down with a baby wipe or two. also useful for getting dirt off arms, legs, and face. very convenient!
i've never tried this but you could also try wiping off with those clearasil acne pads after rides.

2. when washing your shorts turn them inside out and hang them to dry inside out (i.e., chamois side out). if you can try to dry them in direct sunlight occasionally (not so great for lycra but does wonders to kill bacteria in your chamois).

3. if all else fails use acne cream on your butt.

4. and if acne cream fails, talk to your dermatologist about accutane. it may destroy your liver and personality but it does wonders for clearing up acne!

rt

[sportsman]

Originally Posted by *rt*

i carry baby wipes with me in my riding gear bag and as soon as i finish a ride, off come the shorts and i do a quick wipe down with a baby wipe or two. also useful for getting dirt off arms, legs, and face. very convenient!

I hope that you are never too tired to remember the proper wiping order..face arms legs butt face arms legs butt...wow, what an exhausting ride--butt legs arms face butt legs arms face

[rryyddeerr]

OK, time to get personal. If what you are talking about are saddle sores in the "nether regions" then, taking the occasional uber hot bath can work wonders. There is a theory that these nasty little sores are caused by the loss of blood supply due to pressure durring long rides. Hot water rushes blood to the surface of the skin and helps fight the infection. Not sure if it could help actual cheek acne, but its worth a try.

[connie]

Originally Posted by sportsman

I hope that you are never too tired to remember the proper wiping order..face arms legs butt face arms legs butt...wow, what an exhausting ride--butt legs arms face butt legs arms face

Heh. You ARE allowed to use more than one wipe, ya know. Spreading the dirt and grime that was on my ankles onto my butt isn't exactly going to help the situation either.

[Joe Dirt]

You guys are sick. good advice, but I was eating.

[adamantane]

holy cow, what a title to a thread...zits on an a**...that's porn star stuff...

later

[*rt*]

Originally Posted by sportsman

I hope that you are never too tired to remember the proper wiping order..face arms legs butt face arms legs butt...wow, what an exhausting ride--butt legs arms face butt legs arms face

LOL!!!

me, i prefer a separate wipe for the face.

rt

[*rt*]

Originally Posted by Matilda the Hun

I DOUBT you'd find many dermatologists willing to prescribe accutane for your butt.

You might want to try a scrubbie/loofah in the shower regularly too. Little hairs trying to grow out get irritated and can get pimply too, so is it real acne or is it ingrown/infected hair follicles from the pressure/irritation?

depends on the type of acne. if it is the systemic kind, it can appear on your face, chest, back, or butt, and accutane is a good therapy.

if it's just contact acne (i.e., the kind you get from blocked pores due to dirt/sweat/life in general), then no matter where it is a derm probably won't prescribe accutane.

rt

[SuperNewb]

Noone asking for pics of the subject so they can give better advice?

[LadyDi]

Originally Posted by sbermhb

ever since i started riding more seriously over a year ago - i've been getting zits on my butt.... advice?

Try changing your shorts, literally. You might be having an allergic reaction to the latex (rubber) content of your shorts. You won't necessarily see latex listed in the fabric content of a garment, but sometimes rubber or rubber-processing chemicals are used in the manufacturing process. Cheaper brands of clothing made in other countries are more more likely to contain latex since latex is cheaper than lycra spandex. I'm sensitized to latex from years of working in health care. I used to have a couple pair of bike shorts that were comfy & inexpensive, but I was constantly having the annoying "problem" you describe. As the older shorts broke down (because they were cheap), I could literally see the rubber strands poking out everywhere! Now I'm a lot more choosy. From personal experience, I recommend Sugoi's Evolution shorts. The liner in Sugoi or Specialized baggies also seems fine. I'm sure there are others. Look for high-quality fabrics advertized to "breathe" because they're less likely to contain latex.

You might also be reacting to some other chemical or dye. Bottom line, change your shorts. :-)

[dirtdrop]

This helped clear up my back after only a week of medication. I now use this as a daily body wash and zits are no more. Good luck!

[Noonie]

Originally Posted by sbermhb

ever since i started riding more seriously over a year ago - i've been getting zits on my butt. Gross! i heard that it's a reaction to the chafing from the padded shorts. i stopped using underwear, tried moisturizing, tried talc - nothing. i'm feeling not so sexy - you know? anyone have any advice?

[SIZE=2]I assume you wear lycra/spandex shorts?
I'm thinking you should try light airy shorts with cotton
underwear. It probably won't totally cure your " Zit thing ",
but it should help. And as much as possible try using
Rubbing Alchohol on the terrible things! ( It drys them out )
And I agree, that you should see a Dermotologyst.[/SIZE]
-Noonie

[amg]

It could be folliculitis. Try using Bag Balm, and always get out of the bike shorts asap.

[SuperKat]

Proactive?

[formica]

Originally Posted by Noonie

[SIZE=2]I assume you wear lycra/spandex shorts?
I'm thinking you should try light airy shorts with cotton
underwear. It probably won't totally cure your " Zit thing ",
but it should help. And as much as possible try using
Rubbing Alchohol on the terrible things! ( It drys them out )
And I agree, that you should see a Dermotologyst.[/SIZE]
-Noonie

personally, I'd be skeptical about adding a layer of cotton. Layers add to chafing; plus cotton holds moisture. You wouldn't want to create other problems down there.

[KamikazeBikr]

Originally Posted by adamantane

holy cow, what a title to a thread...zits on an a**...that's porn star stuff...

later

what kind of porn do you watch!!

[Brown_Teeth]

Witch hazel, its god's gift to making your arse tough and zit free. No chit!

[IttyBittyBetty]

I swear by acne cream on my tush, after washing the sweat off of course. I use the 5% benzoly peroxide cream, but I'm sure the pads would work fine.

Originally Posted by *rt*

before i make my suggestions i'd recommend talking to a dermatologist. that said, here are my suggestions:

1. take your shorts off IMMEDIATELY after you are done riding and wipe off with baby wipes. the chaffing from your chamois in combo with not cleaning up (sweaty butt!) quickly enough may be the problem. or you may just be experiencing adult diaper rash!!
i carry baby wipes with me in my riding gear bag and as soon as i finish a ride, off come the shorts and i do a quick wipe down with a baby wipe or two. also useful for getting dirt off arms, legs, and face. very convenient!
i've never tried this but you could also try wiping off with those clearasil acne pads after rides.

2. when washing your shorts turn them inside out and hang them to dry inside out (i.e., chamois side out). if you can try to dry them in direct sunlight occasionally (not so great for lycra but does wonders to kill bacteria in your chamois).

3. if all else fails use acne cream on your butt.

4. and if acne cream fails, talk to your dermatologist about accutane. it may destroy your liver and personality but it does wonders for clearing up acne!

rt

[9.8m/s/s]

Here ya go, should solve all your problems.


http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/

Never used it myself, but word around the campfire is this stuff is the bomb. Good luck.

[slonoma98]

I've been using a medicated bar soap on my bacne for a week now and it's pretty much cleared it up. It's called "Lixibon"...at least that's the name it's sold under in Belize. I lather my back with it and let it sit for about five minutes then shower it off. Seems to work pretty good.

[Noonie]

Originally Posted by formica

personally, I'd be skeptical about adding a layer of cotton. Layers add to chafing; plus cotton holds moisture. You wouldn't want to create other problems down there.

Whatever, Just in case she liked that option.
I'm not saying its 100% effective.
But if she does want to try it then there's
nothing wrong with that, but if it doesnt tickle
her fancy, then she's not pressured to do so.
If that's what you were saying?

- Nonnie

[- Jeremy -]

I can't believe there was only a single post about using Bag Balm or other sort of chamois cream.

Here a list of best practices:

If you shave, don't shave the hair on your butt too closely. These days, I still use a razor for my legs, but I now use one of those little personal groomer / trimmers for the nether regions. Really helps to keep the folicles from getting infected.

Put Bag Balm or Assos chamois cream on your butt / chamois before every ride. I use Bag Balm for its anti-bacterial properties.

Get your shorts off immediately after the ride.

Clean off with baby wipes or an astringent like Witch Hazel... Personally, I bring a hand towel and a bottle of Witch Hazel.

Scrub with a loofa or poof with anti-bacterial body wash in the shower... Especially after riding.


I used to have problems, but now that I follow these steps, my bottom is baby soft.

- Jeremy -

[Jonny69]

ONE PRODUCT.


ASSOS CHAMOIS CREME

It does cost a bit, but the best bacteria prevention cream on the market. Get a tub and put is on before every ride, dont go easy either, get plenty on and it will make everything so much more comfy. Jonathan (Yes I know I am not a woman but it is the same problem for everyone)

[kmoodymz3]

Do you use any type of chamois cream? Assos (expensive) is antibacterial and so is Bag Balm (cheap). Either one will help keep the bacteria away if that is what is causing the problem.

Kmoodymz3