The trend of wearing panties instead of tights has caught the eye of several public figures, including Bianca Censori, Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk, and others. Olga Shuppo, the scientific director at the Grand Clinic network focused on immunorehabilitation and preventive medicine, shared cautionary notes with socialbites.ca about the trend’s safety and advised against adopting it.
According to the expert, this recent style shift appears to be more a spectacle than a lasting fashion statement and may remain short lived. It also carries direct health risks for women, the doctor emphasized.
The physician pointed out that tights, when in contact with mucous membranes, can cause not only discomfort but also hygiene concerns, potentially increasing complications.
Lycra and nylon fabrics used in tights offer limited air permeability. This reduces heat exchange and can create a greenhouse effect on the skin, hindering respiration and possibly elevating sweating. Such conditions may irritate the skin and raise the likelihood of infections and allergic reactions, Shuppo noted.
Additionally, the feel of tights on the skin can raise the risk of blisters and scratches, the doctor added.
When stitches from tights sink into the skin, a consequence some wearers experience, there may be compromised blood flow in the pelvic region, which can lead to stagnation over time, according to the medical professional.