Medical Health Encyclopedia

Chafing


InjuryDiseasesNutritionPoison
SymptomsSurgeryTestSpecial Topic
Chafing of the skin
Chafing of the skin
Overview Prevention
Alternative Names

Skin irritation from rubbing


References

Mailler-Savage EA, Adams BB. Skin manifestations of running. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2006;55:290-301.



Review Date: 08/08/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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