10 Treatments for Intertrigo

8. Avoid Tight Clothes

As much as possible, people with intertrigo should avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes. This especially includes clothes made of a material that traps sweat, like polyester and rayon, which tend to increase the risk of intertrigo. Instead, you should wear loose, cotton clothing that allows air to move freely. This will prevent sweat from being trapped against your skin, which is what causes the infection to occur. Even if you must wear more form-fitting clothes for work, the clothes you sleep in and work out in should never be tight, since these are two of the times you are most likely to produce sweat.