Unexpected diseases from ... clothes

Many types of toxic chemicals that increase the risk of cancer in humans are found in textile products, warned the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Illustration photo: Internet

Many of the toxic chemicals that increase the risk of cancer in humans found in textile products, as warned by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), are PFCs (perfluorinated chemicals), including the non-stick additive Teflon.

These chemicals are popular in the textile industry because they help fabrics last longer and resist wrinkling. Most wrinkle-free fabrics and clothing contain PFCs.

Latex allergy

Latex in clothing is another common cause of allergies. A rash around the waist, wrists, and ankles may be a sign of an allergy to latex components.

There are several different types of latex that can cause allergic dermatitis; these include: black latex, carba, mercapto, thiuram, and mercaptobenzothiazole.

Nickel allergy

Perhaps the most common cause of panty allergy is contact dermatitis from nickel. Nickel can be found in zippers (especially jeans), skirts and jackets, as well as belts and other accessories. An itchy rash around the navel is often caused by a nickel allergy in clothing.

According to statistics in the United States, nickel allergy can appear at any age, more common in women than men. 16% of men and 36% of women under 18 years old in the US population are allergic to this metal.

Formaldehyde allergy

Another carcinogenic chemical that is widely used in many fashion products and everyday items is formaldehyde. Similar to PFCs, formaldehyde helps fabrics stay flat against mechanical impact. Without it, clothes are prone to deformation, wrinkling and losing their original shape.

Dye

Some dyes in clothing can cause contact dermatitis. Scatter Blue 106 is a blue dye used on dark blue, brown, black, purple, and green clothing. Because it is related to phenylenediamine, it can cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to hair dye.

Used clothes: A dangerous breeding ground for disease

Doctor Tran Van Dinh - Department of Dermatology, Xanh Pon General Hospital said that just the fact that used clothes are stuffed in cardboard boxes or wooden crates, and the transportation and storage process is not guaranteed, can cause mold, creating conditions for microorganisms that cause skin diseases to develop.

In addition, most of the second-hand clothes after being purchased will be processed by the owner through steps such as bleaching, dyeing, re-steaming, and fabric hardening to turn old clothes into 90% new ones. This is also one of the causes of skin irritation for some people when using, especially those with sensitive skin.

In particular, it will be more dangerous if consumers unfortunately buy clothes whose previous users had skin diseases such as tinea versicolor, scabies, warts, etc. If so, the wearer is at a very high risk of contracting the disease.