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Health risks of wearing sweater to sleep in winter

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By Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Updated On Dec 27, 2021 10:44 am IST

Are you wearing sweater to sleep in winter? This can lead to several health risks. Read more.

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Sleeping in warm clothes during winter is not healthy at all. This can lead to further health problems. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 27, 2021 10:44 am IST

Sleeping in warm clothes during winter is not healthy at all. This can lead to further health problems.

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Wearing sweater to sleep increases dryness of skin. This leads to eczema and other skin problems. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 27, 2021 10:44 am IST

Wearing sweater to sleep increases dryness of skin. This leads to eczema and other skin problems.

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Not just eczema, wearing sweaters to sleep can increase the risk of other skin problems as well. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Not just eczema, wearing sweaters to sleep can increase the risk of other skin problems as well.

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It is advised not to sleep wearing woollen socks. Woollen socks lead to several bacterial diseases on the feet. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 27, 2021 10:44 am IST

It is advised not to sleep wearing woollen socks. Woollen socks lead to several bacterial diseases on the feet.

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In case of movements during sleep, sweaters increase sweating. This can further lead to decrease in blood pressure as well. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In case of movements during sleep, sweaters increase sweating. This can further lead to decrease in blood pressure as well.

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People with heart conditions should avoid sleeping in sweaters. This reduces circulation of air in the body and can lead to increase in body temperature, thereby leading to heart problems. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People with heart conditions should avoid sleeping in sweaters. This reduces circulation of air in the body and can lead to increase in body temperature, thereby leading to heart problems.

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Wearing sweaters can lead to the lint getting attached to the skin - this leads to itching and other skin problems. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Wearing sweaters can lead to the lint getting attached to the skin - this leads to itching and other skin problems.

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In case you like sleeping in sweaters, it is advised to apply moisturiser on skin to keep it safe. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Dec 27, 2021 10:44 am IST

In case you like sleeping in sweaters, it is advised to apply moisturiser on skin to keep it safe.

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    Tapatrisha Das

    Tapatrisha is Content Producer with Hindustan Times. She covers stories related to health, relationships, and fashion.

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