Home Remedies » Chaffing http://homemade-remedies.com Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Common Illnesses Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:59:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Chafing http://homemade-remedies.com/chafing.html http://homemade-remedies.com/chafing.html#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:55:32 +0000 Remedy Solution http://homemade-remedies.com/?p=32 Chafing is a skin irritation caused by repeated rubbing. It is often found on armpits, nipples, inner thighs, and areas around the groin or any part of the body that are in close contact with each other. People who are overweight or working athletes and experienced chafing took it a sign of weight loss. Everyone can experience chafing so the best way treat it is by prevention itself.

Symptoms

There is a reddening around the affected area accompanied by stinging pain and burning sensation.

Causes
The friction produced when two body parts were rubbed against each other or against other objects causes chafing. Moisture caused by perspiration will make it worse.

Home Remedies
Cotton clothes: Keep yourself dry by putting on proper clothes such as those made from 100% pure cotton to avoid too much perspiration that causes friction between body parts.

Water: Drink plenty of water to hydrate yourself and allow natural perspiration.

Talcum powder: Apply talcum powder on body parts that are prone to excessive perspiration. Wear clean and dry clothes.

Lubricants: Apply lubricants on the affected area during exercise, jogging or walking. It is highly recommended to use non-staining or petroleum-free products, although petroleum jelly is acceptable. Lubricants are also useful in preventing blisters on your feet or toes.

Diets
Have a diet consisting of foods that are rich in vitamin A, C and Zinc to help prevent chafing.

Other Treatments
Wash the affected area with soap and lukewarm water before applying antibacterial ointment of antiseptic spray. Finish by covering it with band aid or sterile gauze.

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