The Physiology Of Chafing In Salt And Fresh Water
HUNTINGTON BEACH. There are three types of chafing: skin-on-skin, fabric-on-skin and hair-on-skin. Chafing can be caused by stroke technique, sighting, swimsuit types, salt concentration in the water, water temperature, facial hair, duration in the water, and body type. Most people use lubricants (Vaseline or other types of petroleum jelly, lanolin,
