{"id":11620,"date":"2026-08-27T08:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T08:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/humorsidehub.com\/?p=11620"},"modified":"2026-08-27T08:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T08:15:29","slug":"how-often-should-you-shower-doctors-weigh-in-and-rock-some-peoples-worlds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/humorsidehub.com\/?p=11620","title":{"rendered":"How often should you shower? Doctors weigh in and rock some people\u2019s worlds."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Once a day is not ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few times in recent years, celebrities and social media influencers alike have made waves by sharing that they don\u2019t make their kids bathe every day. For some parents, that was totally par for the course, but for others, letting a child go more than a day without bathing was seen as a travesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors have made it clear that kids don\u2019t need to bathe daily, with some going so far as to recommend against it when they are young to protect kids\u2019 delicate skin. But what about grownups? Most of us don\u2019t take baths regularly as adults, but what\u2019s the ideal frequency for showering?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a YouGov poll of over 5,700 Americans, just over half of respondents said they shower daily and 11% said they shower twice or more per day. That means two out of three of us are showering at least once a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But according to doctors and dermatologists, that\u2019s probably overkill for most people. Unless you\u2019re doing heavy labor, exercising vigorously, working outdoors or around toxins or otherwise getting excessively dirty or sweaty, a few showers per week is enough for healthy hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, Robert H. Shmerling, MD of Harvard Health says too frequent showering could actually have some negative effects on your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNormal, healthy skin maintains a layer of oil and a balance of \u2018good\u2019 bacteria and other microorganisms,\u201d Dr. Shmerling writes. \u201cWashing and scrubbing removes these, especially if the water is hot.\u201d He shares that removing that protective layer can make our skin dry, irritated or itchy, which can lead to damage that allows allergens and bacteria to cross the skin barrier. Additionally, our immune systems require exposure to microorganisms, dirt, and other environmental stimuli in order to create \u201cimmune memory,\u201d and if we wash them away too frequently, we might be inhibiting the effectiveness of our immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dermatologists who spoke to Vogue had similar advice about shower frequency. Board-certified dermatologist Deanne Robinson, MD, FAAD told the magazine that you can skip showering for the day if you haven\u2019t engaged in rigorous activity. Mamina Turegano, a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist and dermatopathologist. agreed. \u201cI think that showering three to four times a week is plenty for most people,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, everyone is different and what is good for one person\u2019s skin isn\u2019t good for another\u2019s. Showering frequency and health also depend on what kinds of products you\u2019re using, what temperature of water you\u2019re using, and how long your shower is. There\u2019s a big difference between a quick pits-and-privates rinse-off and a long, hot everything shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While scorching yourself and steaming up the bathroom may feel luxurious and relaxing, especially if you\u2019ve got sore muscles, dermatologists say it\u2019s not good for your skin. Hot showers are especially problematic for people with skin issues like eczema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAny skin condition characterized by a defective skin barrier can be worsened by a hot shower,\u201d board-certified New York City dermatologist Shari Marchbein told Allure. \u201c[It] strips the skin of sebum, the healthy fats and oils necessary for skin health, and dehydrates the skin.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In fact most dermatologists recommend keeping showers lukewarm. That sounds like torture, frankly, but who\u2019s going to argue with the experts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of people, actually. Modern humans are pretty particular about our shower preferences, and judging from the comments on cleanliness discussions, some folks are dead set on the idea that a daily shower is simply not negotiable. Even with the experts weighing in with their knowledge and science, a lot of people will continue to do what they do, advice be damned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But at least the folks who\u2019ve been judged harshly by the daily shower police have some official backup. As long as you\u2019re showering every couple of days, you\u2019re golden. As it turns out, there really is<\/em> such a thing as being too clean.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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