Treat Post-Run Chafing With Diaper Cream
The first step to avoiding rubbing pain is to prevent it from occurring. But sometimes – especially in sweaty weather – you come back home and find some part of you rubbed. Take advice from toddler priests: You can soothe rough skin with diaper cream.
A zinc oxide diaper cream like A + D or Desitin (applied after a gentle but thorough washing with soap) keeps damaged skin from drying out and may protect against infection. It also creates a barrier between your skin and any clothing that might come in contact with it while it heals. Think about your wash though: the cream is sticky and you might not want to put it on your best clothes.
The next time you go outside, make sure to prevent chafing before it starts: choose clothes and sports bras that fit well, think about the protective devices for nipples or patches, if it is a sore point for you, and apply grease such as BodyGlide wherever you can get in trouble.
Sweat makes irritation more likely, so even if you’ve run a certain distance in the past without issue, that same distance on a hot, sweaty day (or if you pour water over your body to cool off) can make you feel sore. souvenirs. Follow the link below to learn how to prevent and treat chafing while running.
How to Prevent and Treat Chafing | World of runners
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