Winter Bathing Myth Debunked: Expert Says Daily Showers Not Essential

• Many avoid daily baths in winter due to cold, but elders often insist it's necessary for health.
• Consultant dermatologist Derrick Phillips from London states there's no scientific need to bathe daily.
• Phillips explains that skin is self-cleaning and the feeling of cleanliness after bathing is psychological.
• Daily bathing can lead to dry skin, irritation, infection, and disrupt the skin's microbiome.
• Dr. Adarsh Mudgal, a New York dermatologist, agrees, citing a 2018 study on skin microbiome stability.

Why It Matters: Experts confirm daily winter bathing is not scientifically necessary and can even harm skin health.