Diabetes And Chafing
Chafing is skin irritation that occurs where skin rubs against skin, clothing, or other material.
Alternative Names
Skin irritation from rubbing
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When skin becomes irritated because of something rubbing, there are several things you can try, including:
- Avoid coarse clothing. Wear 100% cotton fabric against your skin.
- Eliminate friction against your skin by using appropriate clothing for the activity you are involved in (for example, athletic tights or cycling shorts).
- Avoid...
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