Sweat rash/ spots

[divingrob]

I've now done a few rides of 100 miles plus, always wear my helmet but three/ four days later break out into loads of spots across my forehead, due I would imagine to the sweat in the inserts of my helmet. Yes I do clean the inserts every time I go cycling but its really annoying now as Im 40 and suffering with spots lol

Any advice?

 

[rb58]

Try wearing a bandana or a buff under your helmet. Might help keep the sweat away from the skin a little better.

Cheers

 

[HLaB]

Not a perfect answer but I too suffer from spots (@ 34 ) last year I got a new helmet (same type just a newer model) and the cleaner pads seem to work better, although I can still get an isolated spot.

 

[e-rider]

try keeping the helmet, pads and your hair clean before and after each ride

 

[Cheule]

Don't feel too bad, I'm 37 and I've suffered from spots since I was 11. Helmet not required!

 

[RedBike]

I think a sweat rash is actually contagious?
If it is then you'll need to clean the inserts with an anti fungal cream/spray.

The spots could just be an alergic reaction to whatever you last cleaned the helmet with?

 

[battered]

I often get spots on extended mountaineering trips, where the rucksack straps sit on my shoulders. I suspect this is because they rub the oils back into the pores as I walk. I wonder if something similar is happening to your head - you might try some antibacterial face wash/shower gel.

 

[divingrob]

Clean hair lol just a distant memory

try keeping the helmet, pads and your hair clean before and after each ride

 

[Canardly]

could be the venting on your helmet try and get one that doesn't leave u sweating too much. Lots of peeps wear some form of cap under helmets tho'.