What to do if the hips rub against each other in the summer

Why is it dangerous that the hips rub against each other

scuffs relateE. McMullen, D.J. Gawkrodger. Physical friction is under-recognized as an irritant that can cause or contribute to contact dermatitis / The British journal of dermatology to contact dermatitis.

With constant irritation appearIrritant contact dermatitis / DermNet NZ:

• edema;
• redness;
• pain;
• sometimes weeping eruptions.

Damaged skin can no longer protect against harmful microorganisms. Therefore, the wounds can become inflamed and even fester. And after recovery, dark spots may remain - post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

How to avoid irritation on the hips in the heat

You can use cosmetics, underwear or special physical exercises.

Powder your feet

It absorbs excess moisture and reduces friction of surfaces, and therefore protects against irritation. So try applyChafing of the skin / Medline Plus National Institute of Health baby powder or talcum powder on the inner thighs.

The disadvantages of this method are that the powder quickly wears off and crumbles, and can also stain clothes.

What to buy

• Body powder ICT Professional, 460 rubles →
• Baby powder from Johnson's Baby, 399 rubles →
• Baby powder from Inseense, 156 rubles →

Lubricate rubbing areas with Vaseline

Another way reduceChafing of the skin / Medline Plus National Institute of Health friction - use cosmetic vaseline. It does not penetrate the skin, but creates a thin film that protects the surface of the thighs.

Vaseline stays on the skin longer than powder, but not all day. In addition, it can also remain on clothes.

What to buy

• Vaseline for hands and body from Medicalfort, 247 rubles →
• Children's vaseline from Medicalfort, 247 rubles →

Use an antiperspirant

He will reduce perspiration and will keep you dry for hours - this will protect against chafing. Suitable for both men and women. It is especially convenient to use the option in the stick.

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But antiperspirants can irritate the skin if the scuffs are already there: it will pinch. Therefore, you need to be careful with applying them to damaged areas.

What to buy

• Deodorant-antiperspirant Arm&Hammer, 790 rubles →
• Deodorant-antiperspirant Lady Speed ​​Stick, 439 rubles →
• Deodorant-antiperspirant Rexona, 332 rubles →

Apply runner product

Scuffs are a serious problem for runners, cyclists, triathletes and other athletes. They spend a lot of time in the heat and move at high speed, so they can erase some areas very strongly.

For them, special formulations have been developed that are convenient to apply. They are quickly absorbed, do not stain clothes and create a dry, invisible, moisture-resistant layer on the skin that withstands heavy loads and remains on the skin all day.

What to buy

• Stick from corns and scuffs from KineXib, 570 rubles →

Wear special underwear

For sports, compression shorts and leggings are suitable. In addition to improvement sports performance and prevention of microtrauma, they will also help with scuffs.

Pantaloons used to be worn under everyday skirts. Now some stores offer modern models, but not everyone wants to focus on underwear.

The most inconspicuous option is bandalets. They are two wide strips of fabric that are worn on the hips and prevent chafing. You can find them at lingerie stores, or you can make your own by cutting off the top of the stockings.

What to buy

• Compression leggings from Vansydical, 1 266 rubles →
• Skin-colored compression leggings, 1,086 rubles →
• Compression shorts from Tixon, 1,700 rubles →
• Compression shorts from Vansydical, 1 483 rubles →
• Compression pantaloons with a lace pattern, 1,530 rubles →
• Flesh-colored bandals, 599 rubles →
• Black bandals, 950 rubles →

Try to lose weight

In overweight people due to subcutaneous fat increasesObesity and the skin / DermNet NZ skin surface. Accordingly, the number of sebaceous and sweat glands changes, and the folds become larger. Due to moisture and friction, scuffs and diaper rash occur in them. Therefore, being overweight is a risk factor, and losing weight can help someone.

But rubbing surfaces are a problem for both slim women and athletes. It may be in a narrow pelvis, but rounded hips, as well as inflated muscles. Therefore, this method is not suitable for everyone.

Do special exercises

Losing weight in any particular place is impossible. But sometimes the hips seemLipoedema/NHS large due to edema of subcutaneous fat, and not a large amount of subcutaneous fat. This is called lipedema.

In this case, in addition to a healthy lifestyle, special exercises will help. improveBenefit of Exercise / Lipoedema UK lymph outflow. For example, yoga, cycling, swimming, myofascial release and others.