Beware Of Health Risks Due To Thrifting Clothes, Can Cause Infection!

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JAKARTA - Thrifting clothes or used clothes have become a fashion trend that has been favored by many people in recent years. In addition to the affordable price, the THrifting clothing model is also diverse, considered more environmentally friendly and supports a sustainable lifestyle.

However, behind that there are various health risks from Thrifting clothes that should be piloted. Here are some diseases that can be transmitted from threatening clothes, quoted from Science Alert, on Friday, April 25, 2025.

1. Skin infection

Health disorders that can most likely occur due to thrifting clothes are skin infections. This is because used clothes usually contain bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus.

If the thrifting shirt is not cleaned properly and comes into contact with the injured or sensitive skin, then the bacteria can cause serious skin infection.

2. Fungal infection

Used clothes partially have high humidity and trigger the growth of mold, especially in the folding or collar. This can cause fungal infections that can attack the skin and nails.

3. Parasites in the form of ticks and mites

Some used clothes also contain parasites such as ticks and mites. These parasites can move to the human body and cause itching, allergies, to irritation of the skin.

With the various health risks that can be posed, there are several things that must be done when buying thrifting clothes. One of them is by washing thrifting clothes with hot water, because it effectively kills bacteria, ticks, and mites that may stick.

Then use clothing disinfectants for an increasingly optimal sterilization process. You can also dry your Thrifting clothes in the sun and iron them with high hot temperatures to kill the remaining germs.