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Published 09:49 25 Jan 2017 GMT
Updated 17:31 23 Nov 2017 GMT
Add us as a preferred source on Google »"Too much all-over bathing may even raise your risk for some health issues. Dry, cracked skin opens up gaps for infection-causing germs to slip through. That means frequent bathing when your skin is already dry—and especially as you age, when your skin becomes thinner and less hydrated—may increase the odds of coming down with something."Mitchell does offer some advice if you still want your daily shower:
"I tell patients who shower daily not to lather their whole bodies. Hit your pits, butt and groin, which are the areas that produce strong-smelling secretions. The rest of your body doesn’t need much soaping."