Thighchafingis one of the most common thigh-related skin problems.
It occurs as a result of repeated skin-on-skin contact between your inner thighs.
The problem can also happen when your skin rubs against wet or rough clothing.
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Thigh chafing can cause symptoms that include redness, pain, and arash on your inner thighs.
Factors such as humidity and workout-related sweat can worsen the problem.
However, home remedies and over-the-counter (OTC) treatments can help prevent and treat thigh chafing.
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Symptoms
Thigh chafing typically looks like irritated skin.
It often begins with mild symptoms of irritation that can appear as a friction burn.
It can also result when your thigh rubs against rough or wet clothing.
This combination of friction and moisture leaves the affected skin irritated, inflamed, and raw.
Wash with a mild soap and pat dry with a soft, clean towel.
Don’t use cleaners that are scented or abrasive.
Wear Thigh Chafing Shorts
Thigh chafing shorts prevent skin-to-skin contact between your thighs.
They are typically made from moisture-wicking compression materials that cling to your body and hold your skin in place.
Use Thigh Bands
Thigh bands are unisex garter-like devices that are about 6 inches long.
A silicone grip on the interior of the thigh bands keeps them from slipping.
Thigh bands provide a protective barrier between your thighs as an alternative to anti-chafing shorts.
This can reduce the possibility of skin-on-skin friction that causes thigh chafing.
Apply Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera gel has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
It can also help wounds heal faster.
Applying aloe vera gel to chafed areas can help soothe, prevent additional chafing, and promote healing.
This can help prevent the problem from becoming worse once it exists.
Petroleum-based lip balms are often rich with other emollients like beeswax.
Chafing can also lead to a condition calledintertrigoorintertriginous dermatitis.
Intertrigo is susceptible to secondary infection by bacteria or yeast.
Treating thigh chafing in its early stages can prevent it from becoming worse and reduce your risk of infection.
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