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  • Fattienurse
    Fattienurse Posts: 5
    Anti-monkey butt works good at preventing chaffing but treating existing is a job for aloe vera. Time to hit the baby section for some Vit A&D ointment. If you can find it dermagran barrier cream contains a lot of zinc which really speeds up the healing more so than A&D.
  • moremari
    moremari Posts: 118 Member
    Well here's a suggestion I haven't seen yet... An esthetician once told me, freeze grapes slice in half and rub on the burn. Grapes contain free radicals to ward off sun damage and vit C for faster healing. Also, ice will help to stop ur skin from cooking. Yes, your skin is still cooking so cool it down ASAP. I hope it's not that bad. If you blister that's another thing. Get better soon!
  • ThePhoenixRose
    ThePhoenixRose Posts: 1,978 Member
    I have found that the only thing that works for me is wearing spandex, mens spandex to be exact. They are longer and cover the areas that chaff the worst. I tried powder but I sweat unbelieveably so it did no good. I hope this helps.

    The issue isn't the inner thighs, they're fine. It's literally IN my buttcrack between the cheeks! (Sorry, I tried to be delicate before, but it seems some may have misinterpreted!) I was wearing cotton panties, and assumed they'd be best as they "breathe" well. What type should I be wearing?

    Thanks for all the suggestions, I have barrier cream and diaper rash stuff, as I'm a mother of 2! I'll try those for now!
  • mmstgr
    mmstgr Posts: 578 Member
    A powder for sure. Gold bond maybe.
  • geri1955
    geri1955 Posts: 106
    diaper rash cream might work!! If its what Im thinking that is!!!
  • NLG139
    NLG139 Posts: 11
    Body Glide is made for that.
  • Minnesnowtagurl
    Minnesnowtagurl Posts: 406 Member
    Prevention: Aquaphor!!! It's the runners secret. i was told to put this every where. It also helps to minimize blisters that may appear on the feet after running long miles.
  • jesilva80
    jesilva80 Posts: 287 Member
    My husband religiously uses that pink container of baby powder its called " caldesene" it says its for chafing, etc. Its with the baby stuff at the store
  • mideon_696
    mideon_696 Posts: 770 Member
    aloevera gel.
  • reneelee
    reneelee Posts: 877 Member
    Golds bond is great but if you dont have any corn startch is soothing. Corn startch is even better if refrigerated.
  • susanloveszumba
    susanloveszumba Posts: 182
    I have had problems with chafing before and it is very painful but, the good news is, once you treat it with the right product it goes away extremely fast!
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    I'd say try a burn ointment, since that's kinda sorta what chaffing is.

    To prevent it, I HIGHLY recommend a product called "Body Glide". Comes in a stick form that looks sort of like deodorant. I buy it from Drugstore.com, but I'm sure you can find it other places, as well.
  • cfred40
    cfred40 Posts: 151 Member
    Lanacane to treat
  • Rurouni_Kou
    Rurouni_Kou Posts: 180 Member
    Olive oil should help moisturize the skin without burning. Or aloe, although that sometimes gets sticky. If you soak in an oatmeal bath, that should help the sunburn as well as the chafing. And next time, definitely use baby powder to help minimize the chafing.

    That sucks, and I really hope you find some relief soon! *hugs*

    Don't put olive oil on the rash. Oils on injury (rash or sunburn) is NOT a good idea, same with lotion. Use the aloe on the rash and sunburn for soothing and healing. I do agree with baby powder, body glide, etc. to prevent the chafing in the future though.
  • FaithsVegWorkout
    FaithsVegWorkout Posts: 471
    I swear by monistat anti chafing cream. I buy several tubes in the spring to wear when I wear skirts and dresses.
  • bens_mommy
    bens_mommy Posts: 219
    Try some a&d ointment, or desitin.. I know these are for baby butts as well, but they help with chaffed areas.. Also baby powder to keep the are dry.

    Ooh, I never would have thought of Desitin for that. That certainly would have helped when I was running around a Los Angeles convention recently in a skirt. I came home with what looked like raised welts on the inside of my thighs from the chafing. YIKES!
  • curryinahurry
    curryinahurry Posts: 83 Member
    That happens to my hubby some how...

    Try to put coco butter lotion on there and keep the area clean.

    it takes 3-5 days to heal up...

    sorry

    BTW i lost 4 pounds says the scale at my gym i hope its true i am soooooooooo happy
  • Thriceshy
    Thriceshy Posts: 708 Member
    Try some a&d ointment, or desitin.. I know these are for baby butts as well, but they help with chaffed areas.. Also baby powder to keep the are dry.

    This, without a doubt. I've found that Gold Bond medicated hurts like hell on raw, chafed skin, but a good cornstarch baby powder at night, a good baking soda bath/soak before bed and before powder, and A&D before exercise can help a LOT.

    Good luck!

    Kris
  • allison_joan
    allison_joan Posts: 115
    baby powder or diaper rash cream.
  • ashleylevans
    ashleylevans Posts: 19 Member
    To prevent: Body Glide. If you can't find that, get Aquaphor.

    You'll thank me.

    Yes. There is no better option. I learned my lesson the hard way.
  • danizaga
    danizaga Posts: 293 Member
    i use monistat chafing relief powder gel it's like $7 at the drug store and works wonders! i love it. i put it on in the morning and it works all day all the way into the evening when i work out.

    http://www.monistat.com/soothing-care-powder-gel
  • shimmergal
    shimmergal Posts: 380 Member
    try sitz bath! It is basically a small tub of water that you sit on. It is great relief the whole bottom.
  • emmazacklover
    emmazacklover Posts: 33
    Desitin creamy mixed with corn starch. the zinc will heal and sooth your skin while the corn starch will keep anything from getting to it. Baby powder while you are walking will work.
  • jonniemarie1
    jonniemarie1 Posts: 77 Member
    idk what type of undergarments you were wearing.... but if it was a thong, no good!! I learned the hard way =(
  • kaitimae
    kaitimae Posts: 727 Member
    To prevent: Body Glide. If you can't find that, get Aquaphor.

    You'll thank me.

    ^THIS for sure. =)
  • ignatiusreilly
    ignatiusreilly Posts: 411 Member
    Vaseline to prevent it from happening the next time you go walking. Aquaphor to treat the problem.
  • sp53
    sp53 Posts: 40
    Ask for "Butt Paste" at the pharmacy--for diaper rash. Or A&D ointment.
  • cdstadt
    cdstadt Posts: 311 Member
    Ask for "Butt Paste" at the pharmacy--for diaper rash. Or A&D ointment.

    The Butt Paste is on the shelf, you don't have to ask for it.

    My boyfriend's gotten this so bad that he has scars. He works outside on cars and he uses medicated gold bond but his friend recently advised him to get some biker type shorts. They're skin tight and keep the fabrics of pants and undies from chaffing skin. (Friend was a track runner so I'm guessing he knows his stuff)

    I used to chafe but I work out in tight bike shorts also and have had no complaints.
  • suzieb1971
    suzieb1971 Posts: 312 Member
    clean the area with antiseptic disinfectant mixed with clean water, dry it properly by dabbing, not rubbing with a towel, then use talcum powder. either normal everyday talc, or you can get medicated talc from your chemist.

    and every time you are about to set off on a walk, apply more talc to soak up any sweat.
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