Chafing

What are different home remedies for Chafing?

INTRODUCTION TO CHAFING
- Chafing can be defined as a skin irritation that is caused by repeated rubbing.
- Chafing generally occurs around the groin, underarms and nipples.
- It can occur anywhere in the body where a part has rubbed against something.
- Chafing is particular problem in people with overweight and who are athletes.
- Chafing is soreness or irritation of the skin that is caused by friction.
- Prevention is the best and effective way to treat chafing.

CAUSES OF CHAFING
- Rubbing against anything.
- Tight clothes.
- Obesity or overweight.
- Poorly fitted undergarments such as bra.
- Skin areas rubbing each other as in groin and underarms.
- Poor hygienic condition.

HOME REMEDIES FOR CHAFING

1. Stay dry by using talcum powder or cornstarch.
2. Homemade lubricant
- This can be made by mixing one cup each of A & D ointment and Vaseline.
- In that add one fourth cup each of vitamin E cream and Aloe Vera cream.
- This is to have better consistency and good smell.
- This ointment works great on your skin.
- It also helps in healing and preventing blister.

3. Petroleum jelly
- You can also apply petroleum jelly to the affected areas.
- This will also avoid any rubbing and friction.

4. Calendula oil
- Calendula oil is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal oil.
- It is well known for its healing properties.
- It helps to clear skin irritation due to chafing.

5. Zinc oxide
- This is an inexpensive paste which treats chafing problem.
- To remove zinc oxide you can apply olive oil or mineral oil.

6. Gold Bond Medicated power
- Apply it before going to bed and the problem is improves by morning.

7. Butt Paste
- This is a great chafing home remedy.
- Use this on the affected area and the chafing disappears in short time.
- It also acts as a preventative.
- This can be found over the counter in any drug store.

8. Deodorant
- Put some women’s deodorant on the chafed area.
- It will stop sweat from forming and aggravating the condition.
- When the area gets red and sore, get some plain vanilla diaper rash crème with Vitamin A & D and apply it on the area.
- By morning it will be mostly well.

9. Cotton clothes
- One should avoid wearing rough-cut and coarse clothes.
- It is advisable to put-on 100% cotton fabric rather than a synthetic blend of other materials.
- They may cause irritation to the skin.
- Put-on loose-fitting clothes as it keeps the skin cool and dry.

10. Water
- Drinking plenty of water.
- This will avoid dehydration and will allow you to hydrate in a right manner.

11. Other Home Remedies
- Baby oil and powder can help reduce irritation.
- Apply them on your body.
- Apply almond or lavender oil to avoid chafing.
- Include these substances such as: vitamin A, Vitamin C, Zinc etc in your diet.
- Reduce weight in particular areas.
- Exercise regularly to feel cool.

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