10 Fashion Trends That Are Bad For Your Health

Published Sep 27, 2013

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Updated Dec 17, 2024

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Est. reading time: 2 minutes

Key points

  • Skinny jeans can lead to urinary tract infections, bladder weakness, and low sperm count in men.
  • High heels can cause foot arthritis, bunions, knee injuries, and back pain.
  • Lack of foot support from flip flops can lead to plantar fasciitis and nerve problems.
  • Heavy purses can cause significant back and neck pain.
  • The article concludes by warning against the use of tight and non-breathable underwear for women, as it can lead to urinary tract or other infections.
10 Fashion Trends That Are Bad For Your Health

1. Skinny Jeans

Recent study conducted by TENA Men in the UK, shows that tight-fitting jeans can cause numerous problems for men, some of them are twisted testicles, urinary tract infections and bladder weakness. According to this study the tight-fitting pants can also cause fungal infections and low sperm count.

2. High Heels

High heeled shoes are responsible for absolutely wreak disorder on the entire body from head to toe. High-heeled shoes also cause foot arthritis, bunions, knee injuries and back pain.

3. Flip Flops

Flip-flops offer no support to your foot and lack of support can leave a person vulnerable to plantar fasciitis and sometimes leads to nerve problems.

4. Heavy Purses

Some women are well known for carrying around huge bags. Heavy bags can cause significant back and neck pain. Some doctors recommend weighing a purse to ensure that it's no more than 10 % of the holder’s body weight.

5. Body Piercing

Body piercing has become much more commonplace, a study published in the Western Journal of Medicine in the year 2002 found a variety of complications associated with piercing, mainly infections, including cellulitis and impetigo.

6. Tattoos

Though tattoo parlors have come a long way, this fashion likewise comes with some potential complications. Body piercing, sticker tattoos carry risk of infection and sometimes leads to negative reaction to ink.

7. Tanning

More than 30 million people in the U.S. visit tanning salons every year, which includes 2.3 million teens. Tanning increases risk of melanoma and using a tanning bed more than 10 times a year increases melanoma risk by 800 %! It's dangerous .

8. iPods

The NIH recommends turning down the volume so that people standing near you can’t hear it. If he hears it, it means you are very close to ear problems, vision problems, headache etc.

9. Tight Underwear for Men

Boxers or other tight undergarments for some men can cause an increase in temperature in the area around the testes, and lead to sterility. A fungus named Jock itch, that grows around the groin area. By wearing tight undergarments on can also face Urinary tract infections.

10. Sexy Underwear for Women

Women wearing tight and non-breathable underwear can lead to urinary tract or other infections.

FAQs

Can skinny jeans cause health problems?

Yes, skinny jeans can cause urinary tract infections, bladder weakness, and low sperm count in men.

What health issues can high heels cause?

High heels can cause foot arthritis, bunions, knee injuries, and back pain.

Are flip flops bad for your health?

Yes, flip flops can lead to plantar fasciitis and nerve problems due to lack of foot support.

Can carrying heavy purses cause health problems?

Yes, heavy purses can cause significant back and neck pain.

Can wearing tight underwear cause health issues in men and women?

Yes, tight underwear can lead to urinary tract infections and other health issues in both men and women.

What are the health risks associated with tattoos?

Tattoos carry the risk of infection and can sometimes lead to a negative reaction to the ink used.

How does tanning affect health?

Tanning increases the risk of melanoma. Using a tanning bed more than 10 times a year can increase melanoma risk by 800%.

What health problems can iPods cause?

Listening to an iPod at a high volume can lead to ear problems, vision problems, and headaches.

What health issues can tight underwear cause for men?

Tight underwear can increase the temperature in the area around the testes, leading to sterility. It can also cause a fungal infection known as Jock itch and urinary tract infections.

What health risks are associated with tight underwear for women?

Tight and non-breathable underwear can lead to urinary tract infections and other infections in women.

Dr. Rob Rohatsch, MD, is a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician and urgent care executive. He earned his MD from Jefferson Medical College, currently serves on multiple boards and is Solv’s Chief Medical Officer.

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  • September 27 2013

    Written by Solv Editorial Team

    Medically reviewed by: Dr. Rob Rohatsch, MD

Solv’s team of medical writers and experts review and update our articles when new information becomes available.

  • September 27 2013

    Written by Solv Editorial Team

    Medically reviewed by: Dr. Rob Rohatsch, MD

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