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What Happens When You Don't Change Your Dirty Bed Sheets?

Now you know what’s lurking beneath your sheets, it’s time to look at how this might affect your health.

1. Breakouts and acne

When you lay your head down at night on dirty bed sheets, you are pressing your face into filth and bacteria on your pillowcase. This can clog pores and lead to breakouts, which can make acne symptoms worse.

1. Asthma

Asthma is a common lung condition which causes airways to narrow, resulting in wheezing and difficulty breathing. When sweat is absorbed by our bed sheets they become damp, providing an ideal place for mould and funguses to grow. This is especially harmful for people with asthma, as these are common allergens that trigger symptoms. People with dust mite allergies often also experience worse asthma symptoms from dirty bed sheets.

1. Eczema and allergies

Can dirty bed sheets cause itching? Yes, they definitely can.

Itchy sheets is a common complaint from people with eczema, a condition that causes skin to become dry, scaly and itchy. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema, where skin irritation is triggered when skin comes into contact with an allergen.

Symptoms of atopic dermatitis can often be worse at night if bedding isn’t clean, as dirty bed sheets harbour allergens such as pollen, pet hair, and one of the most common triggers, dust mites. As dust mites munch their way through your dead skin cells, they leave behind faecal matter which contains enzymes that are responsible for triggering allergies.