5 solutions that relieve the first day

Having the thighs that rub or “touch” is the inconvenience of many women. This does not necessarily reflect overweight because even very thin women can be affected. It is above all a question of morphology. In winter, having the thighs that touch by walking is not very annoying because the wearing of tights or pants reduces friction. In summer, however, heat promotes humidity and perspiration. When the thighs are naked, “The risk of thigh friction is mainly the risk of irritation and warm -up leading to a painful walk“Explains Dr. Isabelle Rousseaux, dermatologist in Lille. Concretely, the baking, hurts and small red pimples may appear.

“”The best isAvoid walking without dress protectionas Wear a cyclist under her dress or skirtor a Bermuda instead of short shorts because it will limit frictionadvises our interlocutor.

2. Put a cream that absorbs perspiration

“A cream Insulating and anti friction promotes a sliding of the skin but its drawback is that it is absorbed by the skin over the day “so you have to put it back throughout the day. The talc also absorbs perspirationbut which, in addition to leaving white traces on the clothes, is a temporary solution Rather than lasting. And to immediately relieve and calm an irritation between the thighs, our dermatologist advises to apply an emollient and healing cream of Type Bariéderm Cica-sca of URIAGE © or Cicaplast Baume B5 of La Roche-Posay ©.

3. Try anti-rotting strips

Another preventive solution: there are anti-rotting bands, more discreet than a cyclist, to be placed in the thighs (they are non -slip And do not slip) to protect your skin from irritation. They are available on the internet and in major ready-to-wear brands.

4. Aloe vera gel to calm irritation

“”In the event of warm -up between the thighs, it is necessary Gently clean your crotch with water and soap and apply Emolliente and healing creamadvocates Dr. Rousseaux. THE Aloe vera gel, known for its healing and restorative virtues, can also be used. It allows you to leave a protective film and hydrate the skin in depth, which immediately relieves irritation. There petroleum jelly also allowssoothe redness and repair irritated skin.

5. Well dry the inside of the thighs after swimming

An irritation between the thighs can also occur After swimming at sea, If the skin is not well dried. With salt and sandirritations are favored. So, after each bath, It is advisable to dry the inside of its thighs well To avoid painful friction.