[pct-l] Hikers Rash

[Tortoise]

reading thru the wikipedia article, the rash may become infected and then 
the infection is its own problem. If neosporin worked, great.

As for me, Ithis fall Igot a serious rash on and between my buttocks which 
steadily got worse so I sought medical attention at my local VA clinic. 
First they thought it was fungal and tried cloriatrimozole (spelling?) They 
they thought it was infected so they tried triple antibiotic ointment 
(generic neosporin). Still got worse. Finally I was seen by a dermatologist 
-- first she thought it was combination fungal and allergic as I was 
apparently allergic to the two previous meds and she prescribed different 
and more powerful antifungals. Still bad. Finally hydrocortisone and a 
biopsy which identified psoriasis. Different steroid treatment and it 
quickly subsided but I am apparently stuck with the psoriasis forever. 
Maybe it will go away at least for a while.

Tortoise

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable
President John F Kennedy,  1962

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On 2012.02.24 08:05, Hillary Schwirtlich wrote:
> I had a rash on the inner thigh pretty bad in SoCal - the only thing that
> ended up helping was neosporin. I put it on at night and after like two
> days it was gone. Of course I had to keep it dry as well. Maybe worth a try
> in the crotchal area? :)
>
> On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 12:33 AM, Tortoise<Tortoise73 at charter.net>  wrote:
>
>> 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
>>
>> Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution
>> inevitable
>> President John F Kennedy,  1962
>>
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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. :)
>>>
>>>
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