Groin Chafing problem

[ninja vanish]

The inner area of my legs rub together constantly when I walk and I haven't found anything to prevent it, other than wear elastic athletic shorts like body armor. It's absolutely horrible and painful. I throw baby powder on the affected area a few times a day. I play basketball and workout a few times a week, along with all the walking around in my job. Is this a true medical conditon, what can I do about it? Any one else have this problem?

 

[lostinfitness]

lose weight.

 

[michaeltt]

The inner area of my legs rub together constantly when I walk and I haven't found anything to prevent it, other than wear elastic athletic shorts like body armor. It's absolutely horrible and painful. I throw baby powder on the affected area a few times a day. I play basketball and workout a few times a week, along with all the walking around in my job. Is this a true medical conditon, what can I do about it? Any one else have this problem?

wear different more breathable pants. something cotten perhaps. if i SWEAT alot my legs will chaf. Or if im super nervous and im sweating. it happens once in a blue moon tho. try perhaps some anti persperant? i dont use anti persperant but it might help!

 

[sacto]

Have you tried boxer briefs? They might help take the rub off the skin and place it on the material of the brief.

 

[H_T_]

powder.

 

[TylerT]

The inner area of my legs rub together constantly when I walk and I haven't found anything to prevent it, other than wear elastic athletic shorts like body armor. It's absolutely horrible and painful. I throw baby powder on the affected area a few times a day. I play basketball and workout a few times a week, along with all the walking around in my job. Is this a true medical conditon, what can I do about it? Any one else have this problem?

Try diaper rash cream. Seriously, it's the best thing I've found. I walk all day long at work, and throw newspapers in the morning, that wreaks more havoc than my walking job. But ever since I started using diaper rash cream daily, no more irritation.

 

[MiniYou]

Talcum powder, or cornstarch, will eventually absorb moisture (and odor) and clump. This will cause more irritation. Powders are grains etc., equals increased friction.
The recommendations above are awesome-just my 2 cents here though. Diaper rash cream may work (Zinc oxide). (Try to avoid petroleum based products), You will need to wash it off well at the end of the day. you may need to apply it several times during the day as well.
Try boxer briefs (cotton/silk). You may need too change these throughout the day. Losing adipose tissue may help(If this is the problem. I understand some people just have large thighs due to genetics, and that it may not be fat.).
What are you wearing over top of this area? If you are wearing ie denim, which has several friction points and no breathability, and if they are too tight it won't matter what you wear underneath. It will cause friction, increase moisture and humidty-you don't want that.
Soaking the area with Epsom salts will help (hurts like heck, but works).
Try looking up Woundcare Journals on the Net. Hope this helps.