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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

 

2 Comment

  1. Nimqus

    Doctor,
    Thanks a lot for the input.

    I have the following doubts regarding the points you listed:

    I’m 5’10” and weigh 172 pounds (average built in appearance) – Am I overweight by any chance?

    I have been using a moisturizing lotion for the past three months mainly due to the onset of winter in the region where I reside. I live in Middle East which is experiencing winter for the past few months. I apply this lotion all over my body except the affected area (labeled Vaseline Total Moisture Conditioning lotion with Vitamins E and A) everyday morning before going to work. I also have this one which is 24hr Moisturizing lotion by (Johnson&Johnson).
    Could any of these be applied on the affected area?

    As to wearing tight-fitting clothes – I have no option but to wear my formals when I go to work which does contribute a lot to the problem and at home I usually wear shorts which cause a lot of friction. Considering what you told, I guess I have to consider wearing the ones you told which reduce the friction to max.

    There is something else I missed to include in my previous post. Sometimes, I get this sweaty feeling in the affected portion when I sleep facing one side (either left or right), when the the legs are positioned such that one is placed over the other which I often notice either in the middle of the night or when I wake up in the morning. I don’t know if its the climate that’s been causing this or the chafing alone.

  2. Dr.Sasi Attili

    Don;t think you are overweight going by your height and weight. Any moisturizing cream should do. Please do leave feedback on my ‘review’ page if you were happy with my service.

    Regards

    Dr.Sasi Attili