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You’re rushing to make sure you get your daily workout in and suddenly realize you have no more clean sports bra

s. Uh oh. What’s a person to do? Dig through the laundry basket and find one, of course.Most people have probably done this at one point or another whether for a sports bra, leggings, shorts, socks, or a T-shirt, but just how bad is this dirty little secret?It really depends on how much you sweat, your infection risk, the type of garment, and how dirty the item is, says Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, president and cofounder of Modern Dermatology in Westport, Connecticut.”Dirty, sweaty gym clothing is a breeding ground for pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, and their use can increase risks for superficial skin infections,” says Dr. Robinson, who is also an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale...

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You’re rushing to make sure you get your daily workout in and suddenly realize you have no more clean sports bra

s. Uh oh. What’s a person to do? Dig through the laundry basket and find one, of course.Most people have probably done this at one point or another whether for a sports bra, leggings, shorts, socks, or a T-shirt, but just how bad is this dirty little secret?It really depends on how much you sweat, your infection risk, the type of garment, and how dirty the item is, says Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, president and cofounder of Modern Dermatology in Westport, Connecticut.”Dirty, sweaty gym clothing is a breeding ground for pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, and their use can increase risks for superficial skin infections,” says Dr. Robinson, who is also an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale...

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