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health advisory Hospital Doctor Yu 2007-11-8 19:09:44

We have antimicrobial soaps - why not underwear?

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I think the soaps are only effective once in liquid, because the diffusion of particles is much more rapid and the bacteria, etc. can be washed away because of the high contact area. Underwear are solid, so there is much less surface area for the interaction between your antimicrobial ingredients and the microbes. It would work if they foamed, or if you invented liquid underwear, but who wants that? Although, for some people it would still be worth it.

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Most bacteria in your "nether regions" are helpful bacteria. If you destroyed that bacteria you would make your body exposed to many different harmful infections and diseases. Remember.not all bacteria is bad (pathogenic vs. nonpathogenic).

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The entire human body is full of bacteria. Most bacteria is harmless, due to natural inmune systems. Antibacterial underwear is a bad idea, as it's curing a "problem" that isn't really there. Antibacterials, used indiscriminately, will alter the balance between normal bacteria and the inmune system, which is bad news when the body has to fight resistant bacteria, or if such antibacterials have weakened the inmune system.

Best remedy is to shower daily and change undies at least daily (There's a concept!).

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I don't think so. With the proper hygiene, the areas covered by underwear are pretty safe. The normal bacteria flora (unharmful bacteria) are doing its job well in that area. Disturbing its normal condition will expose you to harmful risks.So with antimicrobial underwear, the endency to destroy or alter the normal flora environment is high and it may result to setting in sorts of infection. Proper care and hygiene are the most beneficial for sure.

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no ;;waste of money and time

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