Here's How To Prevent Chafing In Your Thighs

There’s a misconception that chafing only happens to those carrying a few extra kilos but in fact, it can happen to any one of us, especially during the hottest months when skin is repeatedly rubbing on skin.

“It’s simply not true that chafing only affects overweight people – even people who exercise regularly can develop this problem,” says Dr Magdalena Simonis from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Regardless of the reason chafing occurs, the solution is usually the same. “It’s about identifying the cause of the friction and preventing secondary problems – such as a bacterial or fungal infection – that may result,” Dr Simonis says.