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Chafing is an irritation or superficial abrasion of skin caused by friction, moisture or irritating fabric. Prolonged rubbing on the skin may result in skin sting or burn, and development of a mild, red rash or boils ; and in severe cases may include swelling, bleeding, or crusting.
Friction burn caused by a treadmill. Example of a third-degree friction burn. A friction burn is a form of abrasion caused by the friction of skin rubbing against a surface. A friction burn may also be referred to as skinning, chafing, or a term named for the surface causing the burn such as rope burn, carpet burn or rug burn.
Bengay and similar products, such as Flexall, Mentholatum, Capzasin and Icy Hot, variously contain menthol, methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen), and capsaicin as active ingredients and have a potential to cause first-to-third-degree chemical burns.
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Surfing "long-sleeves" rashguard. A rash guard, also known as rash vest or rashie, is an athletic shirt made of spandex and nylon or polyester.The name rash guard reflects the fact that the shirt protects the wearer against rashes caused by abrasion, or by sunburn from extended exposure to the sun, as sun protective clothing.
Kate Beckinsale, 50, just showed off her toned abs, arms, and legs in a new yoga workout Instagram video. Here's how the actress stays so fit:
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise. The soreness is felt most strongly 24 to 72 hours after the exercise. [1] [2]: 63 It is thought to be caused by eccentric (lengthening) exercise, which causes small-scale damage (microtrauma) to the muscle fibers. After such ...
Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, the burning of calories after vigorous exercise; Back-fire, an unintended explosion produced by a vehicle's engine; Afterburn (psychotherapy), a psychological term used during the application of psychotherapy; Afterburn, a film starring Laura Dern