Redness and flaky skin in the groin area
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Dennis Grant7 said:I’m hoping I’ve landed this question in the right subforum...
Generally speaking, I’m quite fond of wearing skirts and dresses—really am—but I’ve always avoided them during the summer months. The reason being, quite simply, that my thighs tend to rub together whenever I walk. And I suppose, combined with the heat and sweat, it leads to these awful chafing issues. It manifests as this incredibly red, painful area—an irritation that sometimes even turns into a rash or little sores... It’s honestly just endlessly frustrating, and I would love nothing more than to finally be able to wear a skirt in the July heat without this happening. Does anyone have any clever ideas to prevent this, or perhaps some personal experiences they could share?
thanks for the help
My boyfriend's genius hack:
Grab some stay-up stockings with wide lace tops—the kind with that grippy silicone strip so they stay put—and wear them under a skirt. Works like a charm... no more raw skin or irritation.
I deal with the exact same thing. It's not even about being "thick," it's just how I'm built, but it ruins my clothes and makes summer shorts impossible because the chafing stings like crazy. And you can't just wear tights all day or you'll melt...
I'm actually looking for a fix for my pants—maybe some kind of clear fabric or liner I could sew into the inner thigh area so the material doesn't shred...
Time to go on a hunt for something...