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Chafing (skin)

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Chafing refers to the irritation of skin caused by repetitive friction, usually generated through skin to skin contact of multiple body parts. [1]

15 relations: Baby powder, Cotton, Cycling, Deodorant, Friction, Friction burn, Lubricant, Marathon, Nylon, Petroleum jelly, Polyester, Potato starch, Quadriceps femoris muscle, Spandex, Wet wipe.

Baby powder

Baby powder is an astringent powder used for preventing diaper rash, as a deodorant, and for other cosmetic uses.

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Cotton

Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the mallow family Malvaceae.

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Cycling

Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, exercise or sport.

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Deodorant

A deodorant is a substance applied to the body to prevent body odor caused by the bacterial breakdown of perspiration in armpits, feet, and other areas of the body.

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Friction

Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other.

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Friction burn

A friction burn is a form of abrasion caused by the friction of skin rubbing against a surface.

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Lubricant

A lubricant is a substance, usually organic, introduced to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move.

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Marathon

The marathon is a long-distance race, completed by running, walking, or a run/walk strategy.

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Nylon

Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers, based on aliphatic or semi-aromatic polyamides.

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Petroleum jelly

Petroleum jelly, petrolatum, white petrolatum, soft paraffin/paraffin wax or multi-hydrocarbon, CAS number 8009-03-8, is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons (with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25), originally promoted as a topical ointment for its healing properties.

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Polyester

Polyester is a category of polymers that contain the ester functional group in their main chain.

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Potato starch

Potato starch is starch extracted from potatoes.

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Quadriceps femoris muscle

The quadriceps femoris (also called the quadriceps extensor, quadriceps or quads), is a large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh.

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Spandex

Spandex, Lycra or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity.

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Wet wipe

A wet wipe, also known as a wet towel or a moist towelette, or a baby wipe in specific circumstances, is a small moistened piece of paper or cloth that often comes folded and individually wrapped for convenience.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chafing_(skin)

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