How to Heal a Saddle Sore
Look for a raised pink or red spot in an area that rubs your saddle.. Apply ice to reduce swelling.. Take a break from cycling for a day or two.
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Look for a raised pink or red spot in an area that rubs your saddle.
Look for a raised pink or red spot in an area that rubs your saddle.
Apply ice to reduce swelling.
Apply ice to reduce swelling.
Take a break from cycling for a day or two.
Take a break from cycling for a day or two.
Keep your chamois area as clean as possible.
Keep your chamois area as clean as possible.
Dab the saddle sore with an over-the-counter acne gel.
Dab the saddle sore with an over-the-counter acne gel.
Wear lightweight clothing to let your skin breathe.
Wear lightweight clothing to let your skin breathe.
Use over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication as needed.
Use over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication as needed.
Recognize the symptoms of a more serious saddle sore.
Recognize the symptoms of a more serious saddle sore.
Visit your general practitioner if a saddle sore becomes infected.
Visit your general practitioner if a saddle sore becomes infected.
Take antibiotics as prescribed.
Take antibiotics as prescribed.
Talk to a dermatologist if you have recurring saddle sores.
Talk to a dermatologist if you have recurring saddle sores.
Find a saddle that fits and suits your riding style.
Find a saddle that fits and suits your riding style.
Wear cycling shorts that fit well and have a smooth chamois.
Wear cycling shorts that fit well and have a smooth chamois.
Shower before and after your ride.
Shower before and after your ride.
Take your shorts off and wash them immediately after cycling.
Take your shorts off and wash them immediately after cycling.
Use a chamois cream if you're prone to saddle sores.
Use a chamois cream if you're prone to saddle sores.
Adjust your riding position on your bike frequently.
Adjust your riding position on your bike frequently.
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