5 Ideas On How To Prevent Thigh Chafing

Thigh Chafing is a common thigh-related problem. It happens when your inner thigh rubs against each other while walking or running. The resulting friction damages the skin, resulting in red blister-like lesions that burn. 

5 Ideas On How To Prevent Thigh Chafing
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Here are five ideas to prevent Thigh chafing 

Thigh Guards 

Thigh guards cover the thigh and prevent friction between skins. These guards are available in various sizes, meaning, you will always find a perfect fitting thigh guard. They are made of 82% nylon and 18% spandex. This makes them sweat-resistant, as these materials don’t absorb moisture. 

Sportspersons say that thigh guards are like compression gear: they are very flexible and comfortable to wear. 

To prevent thigh chafing, you need to wear thigh guards under your pants or tracksuit when you go for a morning walk or run. You can also wear them for the entire day to ensure your thighs do not rub against each other. 

They lock with your skin to ensure there is no direct friction between your thighs. You can wear them even when you have chafed skin. They will protect the red bruised skin from direct contact with other thigh skin areas, thus preventing the condition from worsening. 

Thigh guards are available in a wide range of colors. You can wash them with your clothes, and they do not need much maintenance and care. 

Be aware of tags and seams

Seams along the inner thigh area increase the chances of chafing. Seams are rough that fabric, and if they rub with thigh skin for long, it could result in skin lesions, and eventually, chafing. You can opt for seamless undergarments that will protect your thigh skin area and prevent chafing. 

Wear Proper-fitting shorts

One easy way to prevent chafing is to wear proper-fitting shorts underneath your pants. When you are already suffering from chafing, the last thing you would want is your thighs rubbing against each other. When you wear proper-fitting shorts, the thigh skin does not come in direct contact with each other. 

So, avoid wearing loose shorts or tight pants. Loose shorts will not create a barrier between the skin and cause irritation, while tight pants will also increase the friction between the cloth and the skin, causing chafing. 

Add Powders and other Topicals

Powders are known to absorb moisture and are also effective in preventing chafing. You need to look for cornstarch-based powder and not the one with talc. You can also use petroleum jelly on chafed skin that will soothe irritated skin and prevent further chafing. 

Change Clothing Often 

Cotton clothing retains moisture and sweat and keeps your skin damp. The dampness increases the risk of friction that leads to chafing. If you sweat profusely during the summer season, you need to change your clothing often to keep your body dry. Wear clothes that can breathe and help in the evaporation of moisture and sweat. You can even consider sportswear, as they’re mostly made from moisture-wicking fabric, thus preventing chafing. 

To sum up, chafing can be painful and could take a long time to heal. You might have heard the adage “Prevention is better than cure,” and the ideas in the post will help prevent chafing.