Not Medical Advice: Chafing recovery can last for days or weeks.
If you are an exercise enthusiast, or if you are overweight, you have probably experienced skin chafing, the annoying and often painful result of skin rubbing against skin or clothing. Chafing can occur anywhere on your body, but the thighs, gr0in, and underarms are particularly vulnerable.
According to WebMD, in order to prevent skin chafing, you must decrease the amount of friction to your skin. Here are some ways to do this:
Stay dry
Lubricate
Dress right
Skin chafing should be treated, so don't ignore it. Gently clean the chafed area with water and dry it thoroughly. After cleaning the area, apply a substance like petroleum jelly. If the area is very painful, swollen, bleeding, or crusted, your health care provider may recommend a medicated ointment.
Give your skin some time to heal from chafing before being active again. Continued friction will only make it worse and could lead to infection. If your skin chafing does not improve after trying these self-care measures, make an appointment to see your doctor. You may need an antibiotic ointment if the area becomes infected.
Check out Essential Tips for Maintaining Healthy Skin, shared by HealthyWomen.