Chafing
Alternative names:
skin irritation from rubbing
Information:
When skin becomes irritated because of something rubbing, there are several things you can try, including:- Wear 100% cotton fabric against your skin. Avoid coarse clothing.
- Eliminate friction against your skin by keeping the undergarment tight (for example, athletic tights or cycling shorts).
- For thighs that rub together, wrapping them with elastic bandages around the part of the legs that rub may help.
- Wear clean clothing--especially exercise clothing.
- Use petroleum jelly or talcum powder as a lubricant on chafed areas of your skin.
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