saddle sores
Cyclist's painful welts
Saddle sores are painful skin irritations caused by prolonged contact with a saddle—whether on a horse or bicycle.
They range from chafed, raw patches to infected boils in the groin or buttocks.
Cyclists and equestrians develop them from friction, pressure, and sweat: After a hundred miles, the saddle sores made every pedal stroke agony.
- gallImpudent boldness or bitterness
- chafingIrritation from friction
- friction burnSkin damage from rubbing
- raw skinAbraded, exposed dermis
- blisterFluid-filled skin swelling
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Loss of contractile power
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