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Risk of infection? Going out with wet hair Does not that make you sick?
"Föhn your hair, or you'll get your death," is the name of a much-read saying. In our hectic daily routine, some people do not even find time to blow-dry their hair after washing. If they go out with wet hair, they endanger their health. At least that means many. Is that true? We asked questions and got amazing answers.
Health myths from grandmother's time
Vitamin C prevents colds "," On cold soils, the bladder can catch cold ": Such and similar myths from the time of Grandmother are widespread. Some agree, some do not and for one part there is no clear evidence or unequivocal refutations. In any case, you should change wet swimsuits and swimwear immediately after swimming to avoid cystitis. Health experts have recently pointed that out. Also, the assumption that you get sick when you leave the house with wet hair is widespread. In an announcement, an expert explained what was really on the assumption.
Going out and wet hair: Does it make you sick? Picture: puhhha - fotolia Bacteria have no chance against a strong defense system
Stephan Bernhardt from the family doctor association Berlin and Brandenburg says that you have to answer appropriate questions with Jein. "You do not get sick with wet hair, but with bacteria," says the doctor. Bernhardt explained that the body is constantly fighting against bacteria and thus protects us from diseases. For example, freezing for wet hair makes it harder for the body to fight off all bacteria. Even cold feet increase the risk that pathogens can be less well-controlled.
If the defense system is strong enough, the bacteria would not stand a chance even with wet hair. According to the experts, it is a habituation thing, because "whoever goes out with wet hair often gets his body used to losing heat over his head". As Bernhardt says, it also depends a bit on what you say to yourself: "Anyone who thinks strongly of a cold, if he goes out with wet hair, also gets one." (Ad)