New reports have shown that used bras and pants can be very injurious to the health of the wearers in the long run.
Dr Ayoola Adeyemi, a dermatologist, has issued a strong warning to all users of fairly used bras and pants.
The doctor warned against the use of used bras and pants because according to him, it could cause bacterial infections.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the doctor noted that
since the health status of the initial user could not be verified, it
would be advisable for individuals to desist from buying used pants and
bras.
“Some bacterial infections could occur when we use fairly used
panties because the health history of the initial user was not known.
“Skin rashes, eczema, syphilis and other bacterial infections may occur,” she said.
However, some ladies in Lagos have said they prefer buying fairly
used pants and brassieres because they were durable and that they were
cost effective.
They told the News Agency of Nigeria in separate interviews on
Friday in Lagos that their preference for fairly used pants and bras was
due to the fact that such products were genuine and last longer than
new ones.
Mrs Ann Adedeji, who was at Ikotun Central Market in Lagos, said
apart from durability, most of the farily used pants and bras had trendy
designs and were colourful.
She said, “I get more colourful bras and pants that are most
times not available in boutiques and at the same time, I get value for
my money as they are durable.
“You can only get unique bra designs here because the Ikotun Central Market is the main place for fairly used underwears.”
Mrs Victoria Adejo, who was also at the market, told NAN that it
was after she suffered an embarrassing experience with a new bra that
she decided to make do with fairly used ones.
She said the hook of the bra she was wearing came-off while she was
in a meeting in the office and was left in uncomfortable position all
through the meeting.
“Since that incident, I stopped buying panties and bras from boutiques,’’ she said.
Mrs Oluchi Onwuka, who sells used panties in Ikotun Market, said she never regretted venturing into the business.
She said, “it is a profitable business and I am growing in it. I
have boutique owners who come to buy in bulk; they wash and package
them and resell at exorbitant rates and I am aware.”
Miss Damilola Madu, who also deals in fairly used panties and bras,
also says the underwears are durable and cheaper than new ones.
Madu added that used bras held the breast firmly and the elasticity was retained for a very long time, unlike new ones.
“Used undies are cheaper and last longer than new ones; that is the reason people come for it,” she said.
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