Preventing Chafing
A practical guide to reducing friction, managing moisture and staying comfortable
Chafing is easier to prevent than to manage once skin is already sore. Why it starts, the places it usually starts, and what to do before, during and after activity.
Written for: Runners, walkers, cyclists and anyone on their feet all day
What's inside
- Why chafing happens — rubbing, moisture and time
- The common hot spots, and how to learn your own pattern
- Before activity: preparing kit, skin and contact points
- During activity: responding to the first signal
- After activity: calming the skin down
- When to stop and seek advice