What to do post chafing? (Read 2840 times)

The only thing that I've tried that works is vaseline. I've used it for "between the legs" chafing. It odesn't make the healing go faster, but it does make it a bit more tolerable...

I actually find that Gold Bond midicated cream helps a lot - be aware that when you apply it to the chaffed area, it is going to HURT A LOT. But I definitely think it helsp you to heal up a faster.

+1 on Gold Bond, although I prefer the powder instead. Easier to wipe off if you put too much on, or if it's hurting too much. If it hurts initially, take it off, then reapply 10-15 minutes later. It won't hurt as much 2nd time around.

I second the Desitin diaper cream. I've rubbed plenty of the stuff on my kids butts when they were young which is where I got the idea to try it on chafing. It works like a champ. Tom

My arms looks just like my kids a$$'s.

POTD!

A&D ointment is what I was instructed to put on my last tattoo...it's kinda greasy, but clear. Since a tattoo is on the surface like an abrasion, I would think the ointment would be good stuff for chafing, too. BTW, I am healing from bad chafing in the same area. Completely forgot to Body Glide under my arms before my last big race. That's one of those areas that sort of remind one about the different chafing needs in warm weather...

BTW, I am healing from bad chafing in the same area. Completely forgot to Body Glide under my arms before my last big race. That's one of those areas that sort of remind one about the different chafing needs in warm weather...

This is a very topical, er, topic. On my 5 miler (long for me, short for a normal person), I started chafing on my arms the last .25 mile or so. As I strech that run and it gets hotter, I anticipate trouble, so I went and bought Body Glide yesterday. Post-Chafing, I like gold bond powder. Hurts like hell sometimes, but I heal fastest.

I second (or eighth..) desitin (sp?). Only a dad would think to try it, but it fixes me in one day usually.