Time to be serious… very difficult for me.
But, confession time … I suffer from it too
The cause is an actual fungal infection caused by the skin rubbing and excess heat. The only way to rid yourself of it is to use an anti-fungal cream twice a day for 14 days.
Reading other food industry magazines etc it is a common cause in the food industry due the vast time we are on our feet continually moving at different angles and the heat and huminity found in commercial kitchens.
Our crack commando unit the SAS (Special Air Services) are not allowed to wear underwear because this complaint can jeopardise them in the field of war, and this is how the saying " freeballing" or “going commando” goes when you don’t wear underwear.
There are certain powders specific for this (Prantal is a brand here … don’t know if it is in America?) that is specific for this problem. My doctor said a cheaper alternative is using corn flour as that is what most of the remidies are made of.
Reminds me of a snippet in a food magazine where a cook saw a cannister of corn flour in the toilet and asked the chef why it was there. He explained its use. This person commented they have never been able to eat scones ever again after this.
Nick, you bring out the best in people with your posts subjects.
