Tight clothing: flattering but has unpredictable harmful effects

Common types of tight clothing include skinny jeans, compression shirts, and tight dresses. These tight-fitting clothes can put unnatural pressure on various parts of the body, according to the health website Healthline (USA).

Wearing tight clothes for a long time will cause many negative effects on health.

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These effects are initially mild, even negligible. But over time, this pressure causes discomfort, limits mobility, and even causes serious health problems.

The effects of wearing tight clothing can include:

Skin Marks

One of the first warning signs that a person is wearing clothes that are too tight is calluses. These are visible marks or indentations in the skin after we take off the clothes, usually found around the waist, thighs and arms.

Tight clothing compresses soft tissues and blood vessels, resulting in these marks. Although they may seem harmless at first, the constant compression can reduce blood circulation.

A study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science found that excessive pressure from tight clothing can cause ischemia, reducing blood flow and increasing the risk of tissue damage.

Tight clothing irritates the skin

Tight clothing can cause constant friction between the fabric and the skin, leading to skin irritation. When the skin is constantly rubbed or dampened by sweat while wearing tight clothing, it can cause redness, rashes, or even infections.

Dermatologists warn that tight-fitting synthetic fabrics can potentially aggravate conditions like folliculitis and fungal infections.

Numbness

A more serious consequence of wearing tight clothing is nerve compression, which causes numbness or tingling. This is caused by prolonged pressure from tight clothing, especially when sitting or moving. Initial symptoms may be mild. But over time, nerve compression can lead to permanent damage, muscle weakness, or loss of sensation.

Long-term damage

Wearing tight clothing occasionally will not cause serious harm. However, wearing it regularly for months or years can cause permanent damage.

Prolonged nerve compression can lead to permanent nerve damage, reduced muscle strength, and persistent pain. Tight clothing reduces blood circulation. This condition increases the risk of varicose veins and even deep vein thrombosis, according to Healthline .

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