I’m a dermatologist and this is why you should ALWAYS wash new clothes before wearing them

IT’S always exciting when you buy new clothes – and the temptation to pop them straight on is real.

However, a dermatologist has stressed the importance of washing new clothes BEFORE wearing them.

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According to Express.co.uk, 22% of people have worn an item and then returned it unwashed, with 73% of those people doing it either more than once or on a regular basis.

And a new study by Beko has revealed that 44.7% of people don’t wash new clothes before wearing them.

But Dr Faheen Latheef told the outlet that the germs that can live on new clothes which can be dangerous – especially to those with a compromised immune system.

“Different kinds of microbes will survive in clothing for varying amounts of time and it’s difficult to know if people or surfaces you encounter are affected,” he explained, adding that the three most common microbes to live on new clothes are bacteria, viruses and fungus.

“Staphylococcus (staph) can cause infection and is more likely to impact those with eczema and cause flare-ups,” he added.

“Verrucae or warts are also caused by a virus, often HPV virus, that can spread through shared contact, however, this is more unlikely.

“Fungi are a very common cause of skin rashes and itching depending on which part of the body they affect.

“These can spread easily and, in susceptible people, can be very troublesome and recurrent.”

While Covid has been shown to only be able to survive on fabric for a couple of hours, other viruses such as vomiting bugs could be spread on clothing.

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“Washing clothes, even if they are new, is highly recommended as people may have worn and returned items or tried them in the store,” he concluded.

“Although normal washing of clothes will reduce the risk of germs being transmitted, in certain situations clothes may need to be washed at higher-than-normal temperatures.

“I would also recommend washing all-new dark clothing and bed linens at least twice before use and avoiding fabrics that fade.”

Meanwhile, this dermatologist has advised against showering every day.

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