Shower Habits – Dermatologist Shares 3 Spots We Aren’t Washing Enough

When it comes to our shower habits, apparently we need to wash these parts more often. A dermatologist is going viral for sharing the top 3 body parts most people…

Cody

Updated Oct 9, 2023 10:13 AM EDT

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When it comes to our shower habits, apparently we need to wash these parts more often. A dermatologist is going viral for sharing the top 3 body parts most people don't wash frequently enough. This includes behind your ears, your belly button, and under your fingernails. And according to the dermatologist, not washing these areas can lead to some pretty nasty infections.

I feel like these are pretty obvious places we should be washing! But I will admit I don't scrub under my fingernails often enough.

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Now, you have to be careful with some of the hygiene and health care tips you find on TikTok. Because there are definitely some that are not healthy or could cause major issues. But, I feel like this simple hygiene tip is safe and best practices for everyone. This should go without pointing out the other areas we hope you wash on a daily basis...

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“Cody” Blaine Jackson is one half of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99, and also serves as the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group in Augusta. She’s a Georgia native but currently resides just across the river in South Carolina. She started in the radio industry as a part-time board operator, and moved up through various roles, including on-air positions and program director for multiple stations. Her passions include fitness and anything to do with animals, as she has two fur babies, her dogs Harley and Waylon. Cody likes to write about pets, fitness and Augusta local events.