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JonathonMars
JonathonMars Posts: 358 Member
edited January 17 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone have any tips to prevent skin irritation from working out? Is there something special you can put on your skin, so when your clothes rub against your body, the skin doesn't get irritated?

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  • DorkothyParker
    DorkothyParker Posts: 618 Member
    When I had thigh rubbing issues, I found Gold Bond powder helped significantly.
  • dsendre
    dsendre Posts: 173 Member
    +1 on the Gold Bond.

    Also, what kind of clothes are you wearing to work out in?
  • chrisjathompson
    chrisjathompson Posts: 227 Member
    Does anyone have any tips to prevent skin irritation from working out? Is there something special you can put on your skin, so when your clothes rub against your body, the skin doesn't get irritated?

    Anti-Money Butt's "Friction powder"

    Check it out http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/

    I think I saw some at Walmart once? Can't remember

    (Haha, they have a video for joggers http://vzaar.com/videos/697210 )
  • Briko3
    Briko3 Posts: 266 Member
    BodyGlide. Hands down the best thing for what you describe.
  • lexlyn14
    lexlyn14 Posts: 290 Member
    Aquafor...get it at any pharmacy a little greasy but does the trick...
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    BodyGlide. Hands down the best thing for what you describe.

    This.
  • JonathonMars
    JonathonMars Posts: 358 Member
    What I have is folliculitis. I wear gym shorts, boxer briefs, and a t-shirt. I thought maybe compression shorts would help, but the doctor seem to not think they would be good and might even cause more problems.
  • lizsmith1976
    lizsmith1976 Posts: 497 Member
    A deodorant that is made for sensitive skin - cheaper than the other alternatives too.
  • Vincentsz
    Vincentsz Posts: 407 Member
    "it rubs the lotion on it's skin"
  • laurenmanderson1
    laurenmanderson1 Posts: 113 Member
    Baby powder works as well!
  • brboydjr
    brboydjr Posts: 43 Member
    Body Glide, Skin Strong or Mission Anti Friction cream.
  • hollyk57
    hollyk57 Posts: 520 Member
    "it rubs the lotion on it's skin"

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  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    "it rubs the lotion on it's skin"

    OK that was funny =P

    I like baby powder with corn starch. Anything other kind feels too slippery. Plus this has soothing aloe, so it really helps my sensitive skin. I searched high & low for it, gave up & then lo & behold, it was in the baby food isle of the grocery store.
  • celtic0ne
    celtic0ne Posts: 216 Member
    My fiance and I use lanacane anti-chafing gel. A little seems to go a long ways!
  • denisedwrt
    denisedwrt Posts: 28 Member
    body glide
  • Showgirlbody
    Showgirlbody Posts: 402 Member
    Monistat also makes an anti chafing gel that is good. It is not a yeast infection treatment! (But you might find it near there) It's good for friction and at most Targets
  • denisedwrt
    denisedwrt Posts: 28 Member
    What I have is folliculitis. I wear gym shorts, boxer briefs, and a t-shirt. I thought maybe compression shorts would help, but the doctor seem to not think they would be good and might even cause more problems.

    Wax it!
  • JonathonMars
    JonathonMars Posts: 358 Member
    What I have is folliculitis. I wear gym shorts, boxer briefs, and a t-shirt. I thought maybe compression shorts would help, but the doctor seem to not think they would be good and might even cause more problems.

    Wax it!

    Oh, no. TOO MUCH.

    Only limited trimming for me, thank you.

    And that guy from Silence of the Lambs was my idol growing up! :flowerforyou:
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