Do you shower every single day?

[LudoBear]

Wondering whats actually normal. I shower every 2-3 days in the evenings.

Christ there are some prices on here. You have no idea how many showers people have a week. And people do not smell after skipping a day unless they have a serious body oder problem.

I shower every day and before bed I wash my private part, teeth and harmpit.

Yes. Feel icky if I don't.

Yes every day.

In summer up to 3 times a day, once in the morning, once before I go to work, and again when I get home from work. I live abroad and summers are hot! Couldn't go without a cold shower

Shower every morning and bath in the evening. I must have a sensitive nose but I can definitely smell the unwashed

@bloodywhitecat

I shower daily as I have suffered from hyperhidrosis and although it is now well controlled with the right antiperspirants I still remember how badly I was bullied because of it. Not showering daily makes me feel dirty.

What antiperspirants do you use? I think my eldest son struggles with this? Info would be good if you don't mind?

@blowinahoolie oh come on no need for the biscuit!

I was taking the mick out of all these ridiculous posters…

Advised by a dermatologist to wash only twice a week due to severe eczema. Apparently most people wash to much and it is harmful to their skin.

Ah, I nearly posted about the great eczema debate. My dad consultant says it’s a load of old baloney and increases the infection risk. It’s not worth worrying about if you are convinced you don’t smell.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33196889/

The most effective way to treat dry skin is to give it the moisture it needs. Proper bathing and moisturizing are important for this reason — especially if you have eczema. The best way to replace moisture in the skin is to soak in a bath or take a shower and then moisturize immediately nationaleczema.org/eczema/treatment/bathing/

Unless you don't have the facilities to do so I can't understand why anyone wouldn't want to.

In the morning after my run (necessary!) and on an evening quickly before bed (not at all necessary but it helps me wind down).

@SaturdayRocks

Why do these threads come up so often?

If you think you’re not showering enough, shower more. If your skin doesn’t like it, then make your peace with fewer showers.

Has the infernal ‘strip wash’ come up yet?

“Infernal strip wash”made me snort with laughter and spit my tea out ! You are so right, there are rather a lot of these shower threads at the moment.

I shower every morning. It helps wake me up and feel set for the day. Also, I would feel grubby if I didn't. If I'm not washing my hair then I can be in and out in a few minutes.

Tips for bathing and moisturizing with eczema

Some things to remember when bathing:

Take at least one bath or shower a day
Bathe or shower in lukewarm (not hot) water for 10 to 15 minutes
Avoid scrubbing your skin with a washcloth or loofah
Use a gentle cleanser (not soap)
During severe flares, limit the use of cleansers to further avoid irritation

National Eczema association. Apologies for banging on but the not daily bathing advice was debunked years ago.

Usually once a day in the morning just to wake myself up. But during lockdown every 2 days

Sometimes I shower/bath every day and sometimes I go a day or two without and just have sink washes.

Yes everyday often twice a day, sometimes I'll think about the man who invented showers and how much I love him for it I could easily stay in one for 30 mins if I weren't conscious of the massive amount of water used or the environmental aspect.

@Packinbox

Ah, I nearly posted about the great eczema debate. My dad consultant says it’s a load of old baloney and increases the infection risk. It’s not worth worrying about if you are convinced you don’t smell.

Hang on. Which bit is baloney? I'm confused!

Absolutely yes
Wash hair every other day but shower everyday

I don't really know how to have a strip/sink wash. If it's how I imagine I could shower quicker.

@Sparklingbrook

I don't really know how to have a strip/sink wash. If it's how I imagine I could shower quicker.

Absolutely. Without flooding the bathroom

Yes daily. I feel greasy without.

Every other day, usually in the evenings. In summer it can be every day though as I like gardening which is sweaty work!