Itchy thighs, chaffing or the infamous jock itch; it can happen to women too. In most cases it has been noticed, the itchy inner thigh condition for women is because of a rash, or an after-effect of an allergy that just bid the body adieu. But there are other physical factors such as poor genital hygiene or physical overall cleanliness of the body; that is responsible for rashes on the inner thigh in women.
Now that we know what an itchy inner thigh in females is, and what it feels like- we shall thus take a look at the causes that make the rash happen. Shall we?
# Stay hygienic- Never ever sleep on damp and dirty bedsheets.
- Change your sanitary pads at least thrice a day.
- Never wear a damp or wet underwear
Hence, keeping yourself hygienic and clean always is a must, or else one would get chaffed skin or rashes!
# Wear undergarments that suit your skinRashes can happen because of allergies towards certain fabrics and materials. Wear undergarments mostly made of cotton.
# Stay DryStay dry as much as possible and wear plenty of loose cotton clothing, especially the lower half. This allows for more air flow and the sweat would be dried in no time, not allowing chaffing and rashes to happen in the inner thigh.
# After Bath CareAvoid taking bath for long hours and with hot water. Post bath, hydrate your body with a creamy moisturizer when the body is still damp.
Now that we gave you immense pointers on how a lifestyle change can help prevent chaffing of the inner thighs and rashes to occur, let’s take a look at the home remedies that can help with the same.
# Common SaltCommon salt is available in every home, and has very good uses too.It can be used as an antibacterial agent to defeat inner thigh rashes.Salt also has the powers to minimize the excess moisture in the skin issue because of the hygroscopic nature it has.
What you needCommon salt
Warm water
Bucket
How to do:- Place a teaspoon of salt in a bucket of warm water.
- Mix the water and dip into this a clean cotton towel.
- Dab the area where the infection is and allow the salt water to drain the pus from the blisters gently.
# Baking SodaBaking soda is another home ingredient that can be used to treat inner thigh rashes. This is because of its soothing properties and the drying properties it has.
What you needBaking soda
Cup
Water
How to do:- Mix baking soda into a cup of water to form a paste.
- Make a salve potion quite thick with the same and apply it on the areas affected.
- Wait for twenty minutes and then wash off with cold water.
- Pat dry and let the skin breathe.