Thighs that rub: 5 anti pimple solutions!

have the thighs rubbing or “touching” is the inconvenience of many women. This does not necessarily indicate overweight because even very thin women can be affected. It is above all a question of morphology. In winter, having thighs touching while walking is not very embarrassing because wearing tights or pants reduces friction. In summer, on the other hand, the heat favors humidity and the sweat. When the thighs are bare, “the risk of chafing thighs is mainly the risk of irritation and overheating leading to painful walking“, explains Dr. Isabelle Rousseaux, dermatologist in Lille. Concretely, the crotch burns, hurts and small red pimples may appear.

“The best is toavoid walking without protective clothingas wear a cyclist under your dress or skirtor Bermuda shorts instead of short shorts as this will limit chafingadvises our interlocutor.

2. Put on a cream that absorbs perspiration

“A cream insulating and anti-friction promotes sliding of the skin but its disadvantage is that it is absorbed by the skin throughout the day”so you have to reapply throughout the day. Talc also absorbs perspirationbut which, in addition to leaving white marks on clothing, is a temporary solution rather than permanent. And to immediately relieve and calm irritation between the thighs, our dermatologist recommends applying an emollient and healing cream from such as BARIÉDERM Cica-Crème from Uriage© or CicaPlast Baume B5 from La Roche-Posay©.

3. Try anti-chafing strips

Another preventive solution: there are anti-friction strips, more discreet than a cyclist, to be placed at thigh level (they are non-slip and do not slip) in order to protect his skin from irritation. They are available on the Internet and in major ready-to-wear stores.

4. Aloe vera gel to calm the irritation

“In case of overheating between the thighs, it is necessary gently clean her crotch with soap and water and apply it an emollient and healing cream, advocates Dr. Rousseaux. THE aloe vera gel, known for its healing and restorative properties, can also be used. It leaves a protective film and deeply moisturizes the skin, which immediately relieves irritation. There petroleum jelly also allows tosoothe redness and repair irritated skin.

5. Dry your inner thighs thoroughly after swimming

Irritation between the thighs may also occur after swimming in the sea, if the skin is not well dried. With salt and sand, irritations are favored. Thus, after each bath, You should dry the inside of your thighs well. to avoid painful friction.