Could a pair of PJs prevent nasty bugs?

for those who like the comfort of a decent nightie or pair of PJs, there are now versions with added benefits — for instance easing skin complaints such as eczema, reports oLIVIA GAVoYANNIs. You can even buy special post-treatment PJs for your pet! FOR ECZEMA. . . Long john pyjamas, £42 eczemaclothing.com These long john pyjamas are made from 100 per cent organic cotton, and have flat seams and soft ribbing on the cuffs and ankles to keep them in place and prevent irritation. Available for children and adults. Balmy pyjamas, £34.99 healthstoreuk.com UnIsex pyjamas for children made from soft natural cotton to help conditions such as eczema and atopic dermatitis. They’re impregnated with GlA (Gamma linolenic Acid), a fatty acid that is said to help moisturise the skin. FOR HOSPITAL. . . Ladies’ Copper Pyjamas £49.99 and Men’s Copper Pyjamas £54.99 copperclothing.co.uk These are made with fabric woven with copper, a substance shown to reduce bacteria on surfaces. The material in these pyjamas is said to be odour resistant, so can be worn for long periods of time. FOR ARTHRITIS. . . Ladies’ Iona open-back nightie £35 and men’s petal back open-back night shirt £25 incontinenceuk.co.uk UnlIke traditional nightwear which is pulled over the head, these have an open back, making them easy to remove — so they are suitable for those with limited movement as well as those who suffer from incontinence, and/ or who need to be dressed by carers. FOR THE MENOPAUSE. . . Short sleeve silky nightshirt, £37.99 embracethechange.com MADe from ‘wicking polyester’, which draws moisture away from the skin. Fast-drying, easy to clean and odour resistant to help ease menopausal night sweats. FOR INCONTINENCE. . . Pyjama pants for children: £59, for adults: £69 pjama.co.uk These washable pyjamas retain liquid in the pants and keep the bed dry. They are made of soft tencel, a breathable waterproof membrane and a superabsorbent material that holds any liquid in the pants, protecting sheets and bedding from leaks. THERE’S EVEN A PAIR FOR PETS Purrfectly Comfy after-surgery pet clothing, various sizes from £14 amazon.com These offer a solution to the problem of pets scratching their stitches. They are easy to put on your pet and are an an alternative to those sad-looking plastic cones post-op animals end up with.