Question:

I have this chafing thats been worrying me for 3 months now (between sept & nov). Its between my inner thighs. I hve been applying johnson baby powder to relieve the irritation. The irritation is unbearable towards the middle of the day at work, even if the powder is applied. I move around a lot walking and there are times I have to wear a cover-all over my clothes (shirts and pants with the undergarms) mainly because I deal with engineering though it makes me all the more uncomfortable.

I have a dark brown skin and that particular portion of my thigh has already turned black. But the irritation goes nil after I rest somewhere that is air-conditioned. I consulted a doctor a few months back for this, but he prescribed meds for jock-itch instead, which i didnt have. The portion isnt itchy at all. But the irritation, the rubbing sensation, between my thighs when I walk is the one thats disturbing me.

I remember someone telling me once this happens often due to excessive sweating in the groin and thigh areas or wearing tight clothing. If this is be the reason, yes I used to sweat a lot during my final college months prior to this condition started and wore tight under wears

What do you think is the remedy for this? Can I get back the color on my inner thighs?

Answer:

Dear Nimqus,

Thanks for visiting my site. Chafing is simply caused by your thighs rubbing. It is not a disease as such but I can certainly empathise with your distress. Here are a few things you can do to help with the problem and pigmentation:

1. Weight loss (if over weight and even if not- will help)

2. Use cotton garments only and tight fitting ones (not loose fits, which move around and cause more friction)

3. Use a moisturiser on the area as many times as you can

4. When at home wear loose shorts/ dhoti and let the skin ‘air’ as much as possible

Hope that’s helpful

Regards

Dr.Sasi Attili