But what actually happens to your body when youstopshowering?
You don’t simply become somewhat gunky and start to smell a little funky.
According to the experts, this is what really happens when you stop showering.
One of the most negatively impacted areas is the skin itself.
Sounds pretty gross, right?
That’s because itis.
You start to smell in unexpected places
This shouldn’t come as any sort of shock.
Once you stop showering, funky odors will start to build up due to natural and environmental factors.
Those aforementioned dead skin cells and bacteria are building up in the various nooks and crannies of your body.
If you engage in activities that produce sweat, the problem is compounded.
These areas are most prone to become infected with yeast and other fungi."
That leads to another byproduct that others around will undoubtedly notice.
But those can only do so much.
Those methods will only end up masking things.
Or something totally counterproductive could happen the smells can become more obvious when you try and cover them up.
The last thing you want is to be known forhaving poor hygiene, right?
Get ready for dry, itchy skin
Dry skin itches.
It feels all sorts of gross.
And if you stop showering, you are in for a brutal bout with dry skin.Dr.
You will develop rough, dry patches, which indicate that skin is dehydrated.
Plus, your body’s largest organ will begin to show even further signs of neglect.
If you stop showering, chances are you candevelop acnein a variety of locations.
That includes both chest and back acne aka “bacne.”
In layman’s terms: Extra oil leads to more bacteria, which leads to more acne!
Another, related, condition you may get is “athlete’s foot.”
These conditions are pretty unpleasant.
The infections are spread by scratching or the use of an infected towel, according to Lortscher.
“The fungus can grow more abundantly on sweaty skin,” Lortscher explained.
He added, “Showering after physical activity is important to do to avoid this.
It is also important to dry the groin area carefully after showering with a separate towel.”
Buka explained that the name and description sound scarier than they are.
Terra firma is also often mistaken for the hyperpigmentation associated with eczema.
With eczema, the pigmentation is under the skin.
With terra firma, it’s on top of the skin.
Heat rash occurs especially after repeated episodes of sweating in a hot, humid environment."
He suggests taking a cool bath or shower after exercise or strenuous activity to prevent these noxious skin afflictions.
And, yes, a yeast infection is among the possible resulting afflictions.
Yeast infections are fairly common and they are usually pretty easy to rectify.
But that doesn’t mean they aren’t a nuisance and a hassle to deal with.
Like many things, prevention is the best cure.
