Doctor says you should always put your hair up before using the toilet

24 August 2023 , 12:08

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Doctor says you should always put your hair up before using the toilet

If you don't put your hair up when you head to the bathroom, we've got bad news for you. A doctor claims it's well worth taking the time to secure your hair in an updo, otherwise, you risk facing "unpleasant consequences". The advice comes courtesy of Daria Sadovskaya, a nephrologist of seven years.

With over 90,000 followers on TikTok, Dr Sadovskaya regularly shares her knowledge in a bid to improve people's hygiene. But her latest revelation might be her most surprising yet. After all, most of us know it's bad to scroll on our phones in the loo, but might not give much thought to our hair. However, even the small things matter, according to the pro.

Singapore-based Dr Sadovskaya explained: "The most important reason to wear your hair up in the bathroom is to prevent germs and bacteria from spreading around. You may face unpleasant consequences such as acne, if you don't do it."

She added: "There are many bathroom-related tips to improve your health and hygiene. To name just a few of them: avoid scented toilet paper, avoid intimate washes, stop taking hot showers, stop using loofah, brush your teeth only before doing your skincare."

Dr Sadovskaya's video highlighting the unhealthy habit stunned viewers. "People were shocked cause they'd never thought about it, the majority was surprised such a small thing even matters," [sic] she revealed.

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However, she's glad she helped to spread the message. "I have a lot of people asking for advice in my comments and DMs [direct messages]. I'm always happy to be useful for my audience, although I don't diagnose and don't give medical advice online," she explained. "I believe health is the most valuable thing a person has. That's why I am glad and grateful to have a following that makes it possible to spread an important message to millions of people."

The pro added: "Most people's lives are driven by routines and habits, and some of the tiniest habits can negatively affect your health and you're not even aware of it."

Laura Mills