#Skindisease

A recent story making international headlines details how a man developed a severe skin condition after wearing unwashed thrifted clothing, sparking new concern over the health risks associated with second-hand fashion. This case has resonated with Thai consumers as the popularity of second-hand shops continues to grow amid economic uncertainty and a burgeoning sustainability movement.

According to the New York Post, the individual reportedly began experiencing serious dermatological symptoms, including intense itching, a rash, and swelling, shortly after donning garments bought from a thrift store. Subsequent medical examination confirmed the presence of a transmissible skin infection attributed to pathogens remaining on pre-owned clothes. The precise diagnosis was not disclosed, but experts often cite risks such as scabies, fungi, or bacterial infections in similar cases.

A recent international story highlights a severe skin condition after wearing unwashed thrifted clothing, drawing attention to potential health risks in second-hand fashion. The case has resonated in Thailand, where thrift stores and vintage markets have grown amid economic pressures and a sustainability wave.

In the cited report, a man developed serious dermatological symptoms—itching, a rash, and swelling—shortly after purchasing garments from a thrift shop. Medical examinations indicated a transmissible skin infection linked to pathogens that can linger on pre-owned clothes. While the exact diagnosis wasn’t disclosed, experts commonly cite risks such as mites, fungal infections, and bacteria in similar scenarios.