When nature calls, we often don’t give much thought to our hair. However, an intriguing TikTok video suggests that how your hair is positioned while you’re on the toilet may affect your skin. The video, posted by a medical student and influencer known as @dr.mehss, has garnered nearly 3 million views. According to her, having your hair down while using the toilet can lead to breakouts on your face.
The TikTok video highlights the possibility of long hair coming into contact with the bacteria found in feces. Additionally, even if you don’t have long hair, flushing the toilet with the lid open can cause bacteria to spray out and potentially stick to your hair, face, and body. The claim is that this can result in breakouts and infections caused by the bacteria from feces. In another TikTok video, nephrologist Daria Sadovskaya supports this claim and mentions that the bacteria from stool transfers to the bathroom and then to the hair, which in turn comes into contact with the face, spreading the germs.
Nevertheless, board-certified dermatologists have a different perspective and consider these claims to be somewhat exaggerated. Dr. Joshua Zeichner, an associate professor of dermatology and the director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital, suggests that while it is plausible for bacteria to become trapped in hair, the toilet itself poses a greater risk for breakouts. He explains that acne can form when the oil from hair comes into contact with the face, rather than from trapped bacteria from feces. In other words, the way your hair is positioned while using the toilet doesn’t significantly impact the chances of experiencing breakouts.
Dr. Emma Craythorne, a dermatologist affiliated with the British Association of Dermatologists, supports this perspective and points out that the bacteria found in feces differs from the bacteria that causes acne. Therefore, the transfer of bacteria from hair to the face is unlikely to cause acne.
In summary, it’s highly unlikely that having your hair down while pooping leads to skin breakouts or acne. However, some experts recommend taking precautions to prevent the spread of bacteria during bathroom visits, not only for skin health but for overall hygiene. The Microbiology Society recommends closing the toilet lid before flushing to reduce the spread of pathogens released into the air. By doing so, up to 50% of pathogens that would otherwise be propelled into the air can be prevented. Closing the lid can minimize the transmission of pathogens to different surfaces in the bathroom.
It’s important to note that while pathogenic bacteria can build up in the toilet over time, causing skin infections, they are not known to cause acne. Dr. Joshua Zeichner advises washing hands after using the toilet and avoiding any contact between the face and toilet water that may splash during flushing.
To ensure hygiene and minimize exposure to bacteria and pathogens in the bathroom, it’s important to regularly clean and disinfect surfaces, especially the toilet seat, using soap and detergents. Neglecting cleaning may lead to the buildup of biofilm, a layer of bacteria, and the persistence of pathogens like salmonella. Hand hygiene is also vital in preventing the spread of germs. Always remember to wash your hands after using the bathroom and avoid touching your face before doing so.
In conclusion, rather than worrying about how your hair is styled while on the toilet, prioritize proper hand hygiene and maintaining a clean and sanitized bathroom environment. While bacteria from feces can be harmful to your health, it doesn’t directly cause acne.
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