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Friday, June 5, 2015

Dealing with Skin Chafing



What is it?
Chafing is when there is repetitive contact by another body part or material which leaves raw lesions on the body. In severe cases, this friction can even cause bleeding. Skin chafing can occur in a variety of places such as thighs, groin, and underarms.  



Prevention
When swimming, it is vital to have the proper fitting suit. With so many options to choose from, searching for the perfect suit may seem overwhelming. Not everyone is built the same and require different styles, which is why there are so many on the market. Be sure to check out our FemaleSwimsuit Back Style Info-graphic so you know the difference.

In addition to a good fitting suit, you can also use anti-chafing products such as TriSlide. This liquid silicone based spray is safe for suits and is even water resistant. Because everyone is built differently, chafing will occur in different locations on different people. Over time you will familiarize yourself with the areas in which are prone to chafing. In the meantime, you can never over-lubricate potential chafing places.



Care
If you happen to get an open sore, simply treat it as any other sore. It’s important to keep it clean and dry in order for it to heal properly. For optimal healing, be sure to use ointment as well. If it is causing you pain, you can use over-the-counter pain relievers if desired. For severe sores and wounds, see a doctor.

3 comments:

  1. As a lifeguard myself I used the product they are talking about and it works and also if you know you will be getting in and out of the water the best thing to do is bring changes of dry clothes to put on

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  3. Wow Nice Blog! I read your post carefully. But some doubts are coming in mind. Can you please clear that? What are best products to avoid chafing?

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