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Your itchy butt could mean you should rethink how you clean your toilet.
RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA—Talk about a personal problem. Researchers from the United States and India have identified an old skin problem that seems to be making a real comeback on backsides all over the world. Dubbed "poop dermatitis," or toilet seat contact dermatitis, the condition involves an allergic reaction that shows up as a rash on the buttocks and back, upper thighs. A study that appeared last year in the journal Pediatricssuggested that certain toilet seat materials may aggravate the outbreak, along with harsh chemical cleaners commonly used in households.
THE DETAILS: Noting a rise in cases, researchers investigated and analyzed five cases of toilet seat contact dermatitis in children and found that the itchy, uncomfortable condition is often misdiagnosed and mistreated, sometimes for years. Often labeled as ringworm, an unrelated allergy, or dermatoses, researchers blame the resurgent popularity of exotic-wood toilet seats and the use of harsh chemical cleaners with the rise in rash cases from toilet seats. They say wooden seats, particularly those covered with varnishes and paints, can cause uncomfortable outbreaks.
WHAT IT MEANS: Previous studies have found adults are also suffering from this type of rash. While some instances involve an allergic reaction, cases in the United States are predominately a result of contact dermatitis, which is caused by irritation and can affect anyone. This is especially a problem in school settings, where harsh chemicals are often used to disinfect toilets.
Read on to find out how to prevent this most annoying skin problem.
I am curious if there is a
I am curious if there is a better solution and I was also wondering if you can get this kind of allergy from shower units too? I have it on my back and arms and it appeared after I took a shower at my friends house. Maybe the allergy is not from the plastic, wood or vinyl, it can also be from bacterias from the toilet itself.
A study that appeared last
A study that appeared last year in the journal Pediatricssuggested that certain toilet seat materials may aggravate the outbreak, along with harsh chemical cleaners commonly used in households. energy saving lamps
toilet seat dermatitis
It's actually NOT a good story if it's your child suffering from it. My 3 1/2 yo daughter has had a rash for a year now and they are just id'ing it as toilet seat derm. There are real people who suffer from this.
Any regular cheap seat should be fine
If your not having any problems, I'd just keep using the same kind you already use. I've been using a wooden toilet seat for years and never had any problems, and so have a lot of other people. I'm guessing this has more to do with the media seeing a good story than an actual serious problem.
toilet seats
Just what toilet seat is acceptable? No wood, no plastic, no vinyl doesn't leave much to choose from. I'm not sure where to find a seat with no paint or varnish or plastic or vinyl.