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preparation_h said:
I'm an avid chamois butter user but this time the saddle sore got me anyways. It's quite painful, about the size of a quarter on diameter and about 1/4 inch in elevation. It's almost resembling a blood blister. Any one got "cures" for them after you have them. I know about prevention but I'm looking for a quick fix. please help. must ride.
and search the archives. i asked a similar question about 6 months ago and i believe they have a FAQ about saddle sore cures.
as other's have said, if it looks like a pimple with a head go ahead and lance it. if it is just a red bump lancing it will do nothing but make your eyes tear. however, from your description it sounds like lancing it is your best 'quick fix'.
before & after you lance it be sure to keep the area as clean as possible. using an astringent with salicylic acid worked well for me. also, over-the-counter acne cream will help dry the area out and prevent it from becomming infected again.
another thing that seemed to help me was using Preparation H (yes, i know it sounds weird, but it works). Prep H will help reduce the swelling in the area and will soothe the area. it's greasy so i tended to use it at night and with my chamois cream when i rode.
rt