A hot shower can relieve cold symptoms and help you relax, but prolonged water treatment can have a negative effect on your skin.
Regular hot showers can have a negative impact on health, primarily on the condition of the skin, according to doctors.
According to experts, hot water damages keratin cells located in the epidermis (the outer layer of human skin).
In addition, overuse of hot showers causes dry skin and aggravates dermatological conditions, including eczema.
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Experts recommend taking a short to moderately cold shower for five to ten minutes.
The advice is especially relevant for people who suffer from skin problems.
Also, do not roughly rub and exfoliate the skin during water procedures, as this can provoke the appearance of microtraumas.
Dr. Sasha Dhoat, consultant dermatologist at Stratum Clinics, said:
Dr Dhoat also recommended showering for no more than 10 minutes.
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After a shower or bath, it is helpful to pat dry your skin with a towel and apply a moisturizer.
Earlier, dermatologists named the side effects of daily showering that can damage your skin.