How to prevent and treat period rash?

If your sanitary napkin has a plastic layer, stop using it immediately. High humidity levels and constant heat, make your sensitive skin more prone to irritation. Instead, buy sanitary napkins that are specially formulated for sensitive skin. Organic or cotton pads are also a good option.

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Don't make the mistake of changing your pad only twice a day. Instead, carry extra sanitary napkins with you and change sanitary napkins after four to five hours to be safe.

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During these period days, avoid wearing your favorite skinny jeans and sexy satin underwear. Wear loose pants and cotton underwear. This will ensure that you do not sweat excessively and that your genital area is well-ventilated. Which will help prevent painful period rashes.

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Every time you go to the toilet, gently wash your genital area and dry it with toilet paper. Do not use wet wipes at all as most of them contain alcohol or other scented ingredients which can irritate the skin. Also, take a shower before going to bed and keep your genitals dry at all times.

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Now you know what to do to prevent period rashes. But what do you do when you realize that your genitals are covered in period rashes? Follow these simple steps to soothe these rashes -

• Do not use soap, body wash, or any kind of cream like lacto calamine or vaseline on the affected area. Applying any of these things will make the pain worse. If you want to apply some ointment or gel for relief, call your dermatologist or gynecologist first so that you know you are using the right one.
• Using some warm water on the affected areas helps in getting instant relief. The warm water will help reduce the swelling and irritation and get rid of the sweat and blood from the rash.
• After that, sit on a cool marble or stone surface. You can also apply ice or heat packs to your pants, but avoid using them directly on the skin. If none of these steps provide relief, it could be a symptom of a yeast infection so you should visit your doctor.

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जानें पीरियड्स रैशेज से छुटकारा पाने की सम्पूर्ण जानकारी

	Dr. Archana Nirula
	June 26, 2019

Rashes at the time of menstruation become an uncomfortable situation for the woman. In this condition, it becomes difficult for the woman to walk, get up and sit. In such a situation, this problem can be reduced to some extent by keeping things in mind. A woman facing this problem should use cotton sanitary pads. Changing the sanitary pad after every few hours is also beneficial. Apart from this, it is also important to pay attention to cleanliness during this time.

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