Many (if not most) people will experience their thighs making contact when they walk or run.
When skin makes contact with skin, there is the potential for friction and irritation.
One of the most commonly usedanti-chafing products is friction or chafing sticks.
Stocksy
These are usually glide-on products that work by reducing the friction between the skin.
Marcus recommends the Nakery Beauty Glide & Go Magic Friction Stick to help prevent chafing while treating minor irritation.
Garshick also recommends the Gold Bond Friction Defense Stick as a great non-greasy and unscented option.
For this reason, it can help to apply a barrier cream to minimize the potential for rubbing.
Dermatologist Dr. Anna Guanche focuses on the moisture problem when it comes to tackling thigh chafing.
Chafing Shorts or Shapewear
Chafing shortshave become a popular solution for under dresses and skirts.
Moisture-wicking materials are best for keeping the area dry, Guanche explains.
You also don’t need to buy specifically branded chafing shorts either.
Garshick says that certain types of shapewear can also prevent chafing if they have fabric covering the thigh.
Use strips of tape to cover the area of your thigh where chafing occurs.
Be sure to carefully remove the tape, to avoid irritation.
For this reason, Garshick recommends using azinc-based diaper rash cream to protect against and treat thigh chafing.
Deodorant
Garshick recommends usingdeodorantfor chafing, especially if sweating exacerbates your issues.
