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How to Stop Thigh Chafing While Running

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Amy Sutton

Chafing occurs when something such as skin or clothing rubs against the body and irritates it. Runners often have chafing on the armpits, groin area or inner thighs, since those are common sites of friction when running.