India, Aug. 4 -- A raincoat protects you from getting soaked to the bone. While an umbrella may shield you from the rain, it's not always enough, especially when strong winds send raindrops sideways. In such situations, a raincoat provides complete protection. But sometimes people don't carry their own raincoats; they borrow from others. As convenient borrowing may be, is it safe to wear a raincoat that has been used by someone else?ALSO READ: Are you using too much sanitiser? Dermatologist explains what it does to your hands: 'Can damage skin barrier.'

Dr Rituja Ugalmugle, consultant in internal medicine at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central, advised commuters to tread with caution: "When suddenly caught up in a heavy rainstorm, lots of...