The doctor talked about the importance of washing new clothes after purchase

It is important to know that before the first use, it is necessary to wash not only underwear, but also all other new clothes such as shirts, trousers, outerwear and hats. Polina Lepilova, a general practitioner and neurologist at the Sberbank Health medical company, told about this on August 1.

"Before hitting store shelves, clothes can go through many production steps, such as dyeing, antiseptic impregnation, and anti-crease treatment. Often, formaldehyde, a preservative, is used for these processes, which, when in contact with the skin, can cause irritation, peeling, and even contact dermatitis," the doctor shared in an interview with Gazeta.Ru».

Among other things, aniline dyes and nickel, which pose a health hazard, are often used in the manufacture of clothing. These substances are strong allergens, especially for people with sensitive skin. It is important to remember that even short-term contact with such clothes can provoke an allergic reaction.

"Before getting to the buyer, the clothes could be in conditions far from ideal cleanliness: they could be transported without special packaging, stored in dusty warehouses and exposed to contaminated surfaces," says Lepilova.

To prevent allergies and skin diseases, after trying on new clothes, the doctor recommends taking a shower or wiping the skin. When buying, choose clothes marked "organic" and wash new clothes with hypoallergenic products.

On July 17, allergist and immunologist Nadezhda Logina spoke about the most dangerous and rapidly emerging allergy. At the same time, Logina stressed that allergic diseases are completely curable if you seek timely diagnosis from a doctor.

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