Millions at risk of 'crotch rot' infection due to way they put on underwear
If you are wondering what the wrong way to put on underwear is, then keep reading, because if you do it, you could be about to experience something icky in your nether region.
Let’s not play coy here. We all have to wear underwear at some point or another, and when that time comes, it’s not as simple as just pulling them straight up.
In fact, a doctor has come out to warn that millions are at risk of a gross infection down below, and it stems from your pants.
Dr Samuel Choudhury, a GP specialising in skincare, has revealed that people could be prone to developing ‘crotch rot’ because they made the mistake of putting on their underwear in a common way.
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Specifically, it occurs when the same fungus that’s responsible for ringworm, aka tinea corporis, gets into the region.
It’s also a bacterium that is commonly on your feet.
So, when it gets passed from foot to toot, you can understand what happens next,
In a video shared on social media, Dr Choudhury warned of just how common ‘foot fungus’ is, as he claimed 70 percent of people will get it ‘at least one in their life’.
So, he said: “If and when that time comes, this is the right way to wear your underwear so you don’t get jock itch.”
He went on to say that if you put on your undies while your feet are bare and you have foot fungus, you’re going to spread the infection due to it being so contagious.
“The underwear comes in contact with the rash,” Dr Choudhury explained. “It can carry the fungal spores all the way up to your groin.”
And while it’s such a simple way of causing yourself to get ‘crotch rot’, there’s a very simple way of avoiding it.
“You want to wear your socks first,” he continued. “This acts as a barrier so you can safely wear your underwear, so that now you can just focus on treating one area.”
The doctor added that those with a ‘persistent’ itch in their groin should think about the state of their feet.
Ringworm can appear anywhere on the body and the main symptom is a rash that may be scaly, dry, swollen or itchy. The NHS explains that it may look red or darker than the surrounding skin, depending on your skin tone.
Visit a pharmacist first if you think they have it as they can recommend the best antifungal medicine and they’ll tell you if they think you need to see a GP.
But if you do think you’ve got it on your feet, make sure to follow Dr Choudhury’s advice and pop your socks on to stop it getting onto your underwear.
Topics: Health
Britt Jones