[pct-l] Hikers Rash

[Tortoise]

My solution -- loose fitting hiking shorts and NO underwear, at least for 
when  I'm warm hiking. Lots of air flow. Keeps me cooler too.

Tortoise

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On 2012.02.22 08:53, James Vesely wrote:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinea_cruris
>
> "Since fungi tend to thrive in warm, dark, damp conditions, minimizing
> these conditions can help treat and prevent jock rash. Some useful
> measures are: wearing boxer underwear or no underwear, increasing
> air-flow by sleeping near a fan, wearing loose sleepwear or no
> sleepwear, exposing the area to wind and sun, and thoroughly cleaning
> the area with a hand-held shower head and soap."
>
> Caution! There are some graphic photos listed in the Wiki. :)
>
>