Best treatment for surf rash..

Have a chat about any general surfing related topics.

Best treatment for surf rash..

Postby Lost » Sat Nov 15, 2008 1:31 am

Got a little surf rash from my wetsuit in the armpit. WHat is the best way to get rid of it so I can surf asap? I usually keep it dry and just don't mess with it...
User avatar
Lost
Grom
 
Posts: 38
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:31 am
Location: San Diego

Postby the.ronin » Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:22 am

Not sure how to get rid of it quicker but some vaseline will keep it from chaffing when you go out next.
User avatar
the.ronin
Local Hero
 
Posts: 298
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:34 am
Location: So Cal

Postby Lost » Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:40 am

Serious?? There used to be this stuff called belly jelly years ago but I have not seen it in a while..
User avatar
Lost
Grom
 
Posts: 38
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:31 am
Location: San Diego

Postby scsurf » Sat Nov 15, 2008 5:20 am

Oh yeah, I used vaseline regularly before they came out with rash guards. Unless your rash is really bad you should be able to go out right away with some on.
However I don't believe it in itself does any good the healing process. Bag Balm also works really well especially in the tropics.
User avatar
scsurf
Local Hero
 
Posts: 168
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Wed May 21, 2008 5:42 am
Location: San Clemente, California

Postby the.ronin » Sat Nov 15, 2008 5:24 am

Yeah dude ... also before they had taped, blind seams, vaseline was about as indispensable as duct tape. Otherwise you had crazy armpit rash like something fierce.
User avatar
the.ronin
Local Hero
 
Posts: 298
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:34 am
Location: So Cal

Postby Lost » Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:38 am

How much? A little? A gob? :shrug:

I just got a new 3/2 wetsuit but since $$ is tight I got one for 100 bucks. No taped seams, no blind seams. Its a quicksilver, and I got it because it looked like it might fit(online). I got very lucky and it fits great! :surfing:

I got the rash from a $20 Bare 2/2 spring suit. I got it from costco and it was the last one and marked down. I have 3 surfs on it in a week and im sure with a rash guard, I would never have gotten a rash. So f or $120 so far I have a 2/2 spring suit that needs a rash guard and a 3/2 that probablly needs a rash guard. I'll spend $30 on a nice rash guard and be set... As long as I have a little Vasoline! :blah:
User avatar
Lost
Grom
 
Posts: 38
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:31 am
Location: San Diego

Postby the.ronin » Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:13 pm

Just a little should do ... I don't think you need a "gob". :lol:

A rash guard is always good to have on hand either way.
User avatar
the.ronin
Local Hero
 
Posts: 298
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:34 am
Location: So Cal

Postby Milo » Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:07 pm

User avatar
Milo
SW Pro
 
Posts: 802
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:48 pm
Location: south coast UK

Postby twerked » Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:24 am

baby powder...put it on when you're dry, and before you go to bed. desitin also works well, but it's quite messy
User avatar
twerked
Local Hero
 
Posts: 405
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:46 am
Location: right coast, us

Postby surfitch » Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:28 pm

cocoa butter enriched with vitamin e will help you heal faster and minimize scars
surfitch
Grom
 
Posts: 37
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:38 am

Postby scsurf » Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:42 pm

surfitch wrote:cocoa butter enriched with vitamin e will help you heal faster and minimize scars



Ah, good to know
User avatar
scsurf
Local Hero
 
Posts: 168
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Wed May 21, 2008 5:42 am
Location: San Clemente, California

Postby devin bull » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:46 pm

paw paw cream works wonders.

if you can't get it-- good ol vaseline will do the trick..
User avatar
devin bull
New Member
 
Posts: 17
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:09 pm
Location: surfin

Postby oldgrom » Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:40 pm

Desitin !!!! If it's ok to use on babies for diaper rash then what would you want to use for your rash?? It's allso a great sun screen due to the large amount of zinc.
User avatar
oldgrom
Local Hero
 
Posts: 464
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:13 pm
Location: So Cal,So Bay, Earth... You??

Postby ApneaBlue » Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:57 am

aloe works great. not the crap out of the bottle but the actual leaves. Just snip a piece off, take the skin off the leaf and rub the slimy stuff all over the wound. Makes the healing process go pretty quick...They also have some clear waterproof bandaids. Thing 3M makes them. works great to get you in the water faster.
ApneaBlue
New Member
 
Posts: 15
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:36 am

Postby tree4 » Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:41 am

oldgrom wrote:Desitin !!!! If it's ok to use on babies for diaper rash then what would you want to use for your rash?? It's also a great sun screen due to the large amount of zinc.


Agree here. Bepanthen® is the best UK equivalent. Also very good for moistening tattoos as they heal.
User avatar
tree4
Surfing Legend
 
Posts: 398
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Joined: Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:43 am
Location: Poole,Dorset,UK


Similar topics

Surf travel sustainability?
RELATED: Surf Chat
Author: Kulharin
Replies: 2
Audio surf reports
RELATED: Surf Chat
Author: pacificwaverider
Replies: 0
Perth Surf
RELATED: Shortboarders Only
Author: 101unz
Replies: 5
Freeze dried food on surf trips ?
RELATED: General Chat
Author: Anonymous
Replies: 3
Your Surf videos
RELATED: Surf Chat
Author: PapaW
Replies: 519
Return to Surf Chat