100% cotton knickers that don't show a VPL

I’m in the States and have a latex allergy. I buy a lot from Cottonique. I’m not sure where they ship but you might want to check them out: www.cottonique.com/

I am overwhelmed by the kindness and concern shown by the gransnet community. Thank you all for taking the time to help me with this problem. I will follow the tips given and await the dermatology appointment (hopefully not too long). Meanwhile bless you all for caring.

This company:

hu-ha.com/blogs/sustainability/rash-no-more-top-stories-from-customers-with-sensitive-skin#:~:text=Organic%20cotton%20underwear%20is%20a,or%20OEKO%2DTex%20Certified%20Cotton.

suggests lyocell.

Glamorous silk French knickers?

Not sure about bra. What did women do before elastic?

For me it is heat rash in the same places as yours but also in other places and the only thing that cures it for me is a weeks course of Prednisolone. I have tried every tablet and cream prescribed but nothing works. I have seen a dermatologist who says they have millions of people who suffer from a rash and they never establish what's causing it. I was told it could ant bites, the die in my tights, cats, you mention it, they have no idea. I have an emergency kit at home, so I can start taking them the minutes is appears. Once you start scratching it just spreads like mad. I wear cotton gloves in bed at night alway as I scratch like mad. It can happen in summer or winter, summer from hot weather winter from central heating and over heating in bed.

I agree with the hairdryer method after washing (I have this problem under and between the boobs). I also use Childs Farm moisturiser for sensative skin after drying. It really does work very well for me.
Not expensive, well worth a try, I hope this may help.

I use soap nuts , can't use normal stuff. Take a look at M&S Flexifit different type of waist and leg
I get a rash from elastic in normal knickers , goats milk soap to wash my bits pat dry or use hairdryer

bambooclothing.co.uk/
How about bamboo clothing - wonderfully soft.

bambooclothing.co.uk/

There is a company called “Cotton Comfort”. I think they will have all that you want. Until then warm hairdryer. No talc. If it might be fungal try athlete’s foot powder. Dust off any excess.

Jess20
Try Anita Jana Comfort soft bra.
I use these as I need cotton and can't stand wired bras (used to when I was younger).
I order mine online. There are several places to get them from including Amazon.
Worth a try, although they're not cheap!

I’ve had the same problem for years and always wear John Lewis cotton knickers. They do packs of 4 or 5 for about £10. They come in either bikini or shorts style and are great value.

Not all elastic (in many garments for stretch purposes) is the same. Many people are allergic to LATEX. Check garment labels for latex content. (bras, undies, chemises…)

I used to work in a hospital. One of the first questions they ask when you check in…”are you allergic to latex?”

Worth looking into!
USA Gundy

Have you been tested for Lichen sclerosus Mazgg, not many people are aware of the condition but it does sound like it.
Sadly a lot of medical professionals haven’t hear of it either. x

I use bamboo pants. Really comfortable, natural product,about the same price as Sloggies. Bamboo socks in winter as well.

I have had this problem in the past and found I am allergic to rubber. Was not discovered until I had allergy tests though.

I am not willing to iron underwear! Imagine what unironed silk would look like - no way!

You don’t have to wear men’s boxers …they sell very nice women’s boxers ….my daughter and I swear by them .

How about these? Silk is so nice next to the skin and these don't have any elastic that touches the skin? Quite expensive at £30 but if they bring relief they would be worth it?

www.jasminesilk.com/navy-silk-french-knicker-boxers-p226?gclid=CjwKCAjw1MajBhAcEiwAagW9MVMp9mQrdp9ThQBkU-fdgxNXUJQejsb3hpFHgg7crxzQm4SAA-GNgBoCGI8QAvD_BwE

Surely you can get pure cotton underwear anywhere? If not order online, but make sure there is no elastic in the leg openings as if it is an allergy it is probably caused by the elastic.

Dermatologist NEVER think of that in my experience, nor of the fact that perfumed washing powder/liquid soap could be the cause.

If all else fails, sew french knickers using cotton cloth and thread (difficult but not impossible to find) or silk cloth and thread, and do clean your sewing machine thoroughly, especially under the plate the needle goes through before you start sewing.

Most men's boxer shorts are poly-cotton not pure cotton - I assuredly could not wear DHs for that very reason.

Gilly Hicks do lovely cotton shorts

If anyone knows where to get a 100% cotton bra I'd love to know, they all seem to have synthetic stitching and elastic which touches the skin.

I've had the same problem, no longer wear a bra except over a cotton t shirt for exercise. I use long leg knickers now as it was around the leg openings I got the worst rashes. Step-one do bamboo but they do have an elastic waistband, which I roll over so it isn't touching my skin, an wirapa women's boy shorts, which do have Spandex but as they don't chafe or rub it's not been a problem. They also do some with cotton gussets. Also no vpl.

I have psoriasis under my bust and find that it can get sweaty and red. I ensure that I wash and dry (drying is the most important) every day and it has diminished. I don’t think that I spent enough time drying that area, previously.
I also have a kidney problem and am now on a low potassium diet. Yogurt is quite high in potassium, so wondering if that has an impact.
I find Sloggi a better fit and any issues with the groin area have now been eradicated.

I know this sounds weird but I get an eczema type rash in my groin and on my bottom if I eat too many yogurts
Not sure if you eat yogurt but worth a try
Otherwise do Sloggi do anything hope you find something

Thank you all for your helpful suggestions. Intertrigo describes it perfectly. The first GP I saw prescribed antifungal pills and cream but it didn't help. I used 3 tubes of the cream before seeing a different GP who said she was flumoxed but prescribed antibiotics and a cream that could be used as an emolient or as a body wash. Again, no success. Full set of blood tests were o.k. The GP I saw last time took photographs to forward to the dermatology department of the local hospital and requested an urgent appointment. I am awaiting delivery of cotton short type knickers from Damart, similar to the one shown above on ebay.