[pct-l] Monkey Butt, Any treatment Ideas ????

[Rob Flynn]

Could never get used to commando due to massive chafage in areas that had been used to comfortable cloth next to skin.  I'm sure I could have hardened up given time, but I wasn't willing to put up with a week or so of pain in the meantime.  So, I wear lined running shorts, they tend to dry quickly, especially with copious "picking" to actively ventilate things.  Medicated baby wipes are good for treating rashes after the fact.  And either get a backpack with a trampoline style back to help prevent sweat build-up, or otherwise actively ventilate your back somehow along the way.

Inspector Gadget
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From: Tortoise<mailto:tortoise73 at charter.net>
Sent: ‎6/‎2/‎2013 9:54 AM
To: Scott Williams<mailto:baidarker at gmail.com>
Cc: <Pct-l at backcountry.net><mailto:pct-l at backcountry.net>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Monkey Butt, Any treatment Ideas ????

I second going without underwear/briefs. Lots of ventilation to keep the area dry.

I have psoriasis there and keeping my crotch dry and well ventilated minimizes the rash.

Tortoise

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On Jun 2, 2013, at 5:18, Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com> wrote:

> When I've had this, I've gotten rid of it very quickly by giving myself a
> dose of some strong antifungal cream or lotion such as Tinactin, Desinex or
> any other athletes foot medication.  It has gone away within the first day
> of use.  Because of this, I always hike with a small tube of the stuff and
> usually end up giving it to others who are red butted out.  The best
> preventative is going "commando".  That's more fun anyway!
>
> Antifungal cream is also great for jungle rot when you've had wet feet for
> a few weeks.  We hiked wet and cold all through the snow of 2010 for over a
> month and no one in our party got it.  North of Tahoe, however, it was
> still wet but had warmed up quite a bit and all of us ended up with lobster
> feet, some had sores and blisters and it was awful.  Everyone used my cream
> and at the first chance, Sierra City, bought their own tubes and a can of
> Tinactin spray to dose their shoes and sox for a week or so.  It also went
> away quickly even though it was really scary looking.
>
> Good luck.  Monkey butt is awful, but easy to treat.
>
> Shroomer
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 11:41 PM, Dan Jacobs <youroldpaldan at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> On Jun 1, 2013 10:59 PM, "Leden Stapper" <2heeldr at myway.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Wondering what to do? I'm about at my tail end of trying to get this
>> under control, I've tried diaper rash cream , has this helped you or is
>> there something better to use?
>>> Please help.......
>>
>> You have to keep the area dry. Wearing cotton underwear? Throw them away,
>> cotton doesn't dry as quickly as synthetics. If necessary, you can order a
>> pair or two of the shorts made by ldcomfort http://www.ldcomfort.com they
>> really work as advertised, I am a very satisfied customer.
>>
>> Dry, dry, and most important, keep the area dry!
>>
>> Dan Jacobs
>> Washougal
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