Wearing an airy summer dress in hot temperatures – some people consciously decide against it because they dread the pain from rubbing thighs. These tips prevent chafing and help when it has already happened.
Airy dresses, skirts and shorts are the right choice for hot days. If it weren’t for the painfully rubbing thighs that torment some people. In the vernacular: “to run into a wolf”.
This phenomenon mainly affects athletes or people whose thighs are anatomically close together. Clothing also plays a major role, according to dermatologist Ellen Meyer-Rogge from Karlsruhe. An overview:
That’s behind it
The term “run a wolf” has its origins in medicine. There is an autoimmune disease called lupus erythematosus, in which the immune system attacks healthy cells, causing an inflammatory response. The resulting wounds look like they were bitten by a wolf.
The situation is similar when the thighs rub against each other and become sore over time. And they can catch fire. The skin often begins to wet, and later a crust often forms. This can be uncomfortable or even painful for a few days. Especially when the respective part of the body continues to be stressed.
This is how you can prevent it
Wolf running occurs primarily in the summer when people sweat a lot. Therefore, the best policy is to keep the skin cool and dry.
The right materials for clothing can help – for example in sports. Cotton is not so good because it does not release moisture to the outside. The wet fabric causes more friction.
It is therefore recommended to wear functional underwear during vigorous physical activity, which can transport sweat to the outside so that the clothing does not get wet.
If possible, there should be fabric between the inner thighs. It is best not to have a seam there that can cause additional friction.
So you can prevent the rubbing thighs in everyday life, especially by wearing the right clothes. For example, with cycling shorts that protect the inside of the thighs with their longer legs. “Pants that are woven in a round shape and therefore have no seams on the inside are particularly suitable,” says dermatologist Meyer-Rogge.
This helps when thighs are sore
If there are open spots, appropriate skin protection gels such as Vaseline are recommended, which protect the skin from further injuries.
In order to soothe the wound as quickly as possible, dermatologist Meyer-Rogge advises drying the skin and applying anti-inflammatory creams. Zinc ointments are particularly good for wound healing. In the case of serious injuries, she recommends iodine tincture or creams containing cortisone. Basically, they should primarily have a drying and anti-inflammatory effect.
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