It is interesting to me that a staph bacteria that lives on the body can cause you to be sick even when there is no cit or skin damage for it to enter.

I also did not know there was an actual term for a condition where a person does not wash themselves. This sounds like there are cases of this that occur when seeing a Dr. 

Years ago I was a cashier at a supermarket. Every week there was a woman who would come to shop and we could smell her through the whole store (not exaggerating). Most often I would be the cashier for her. I would have to hold my breath to check her out and the odor lingered for about 20 minutes after she left

Knowing what effects not washing properly has on the skin it makes more sense why doctors have reported seeing these problems in people who are morbidly obese and cannot wash under the folds as well. If open skin can be such a breeding ground for these conditions I can only imagine the severity of not washing and it being a fold where things like sweat will seep into and stay there. I have seen people that have ended up with holes in their skin fold from not taking proper care or not being able to reach.

I can definitely say that during the winter if I shower too much it dries out my skin. Your body makes it's own oil to help moisturize the skin and hair so constantly stripping causes dry skin and hair. I think that everyone has their limit on how long they can go without a shower. If I'm not active enough during the winter months I will go a few days in between but in the summer months when I sweat more I like to shower everyday. Body odor freaks me out and nothing grosses me out more than seeing someone who have greasy hair and dirty skin! Hygiene is important for sure. 

@deborah I remember our last flight to Florida there was someone on it who smelled HORRIBLE and they were sitting behind us! All I could smell was body odor the whole time. I don't understand how people can't smell themselves!? If I can smell you then you should also be able to smell yourself. It wasn't the best flight I've ever been on lol 

@laurenjohnsoniectskin-com 

Soe people can develop fungal infections and sore on the body especially where there are creases and folds of the skin. And the body builds up bacteria and can also cause bacterial infections

I have a family member who doesnt believe in using soap for whatever reason (more natural, holistic??), he does thankfully actually take a shower with hot water but I dont know I feel like soap is a very important part of making sure you are actually cleansing your body. I just cant imagine not using soap. 

@deborahwatersiectskin-com Maybe that's what was going on with him but whatever it was it was not pleasant to smell on a plane ride for 3 hours! 

Personal hygiene is super important to me. I cant stand having greasy hair or feeling oily. I have been trying to train my hair to go longer periods of time without washing it just because i know its damaging and i have bleached hair so it helps with keeping the color, but it has been a struggle. 

When I was in dance in highschool , there was a girl on my team who became obsessed with smelling good . We practiced outside, and every time we stopped in between sets, she'd run to the side line to put on deodorant and perfume. It got to the point that her skin would be raw from putting on so much perfume and deodorant on , and no one could stand to be beside her because she had so much on it would give you a headache. 

Personal hygiene is IMPORTANT. You don't need strong scented soaps and a ton of perfume or cologne on to have good hygiene. All you need is a mild soap and deodorant and you are good to go.

@keyonnastarksiectskin-com 

As fungal infections can grown on the skin and bacteria it really is important to practice good hygiene. I hate the sweaty feeling after a normal day so I shower as soon as I get home. I moisturize also and it makes me feel better. I smell peoples hair sometimes when they are on the facial bed and Im glad to be wearing a mask even before COVID

@sydneymissaleiectskin-com 

We talked about this subject in class and concurred that everyone should bathe and use soap. It is a shame that he does not see this.

Hygiene is so incredibly important. Besides affecting your physical health, it can also affect your interpersonal relationships. If you are unhygienic, jobs will reject you and so will other people, because usually no one wants to socialize with someone who smells or looks bad. 

@keyonnastarksiectskin-com absolutely, though many people enjoy using scented items it is not required. Basic hygiene starts with a mild soap and deodorant.

@laurenjohnsoniectskin-com The time of the year drastically affects my shower habits as well. During the winter I will go every other day showering when I am not actively working out. Because of my new gym habits, I tend to shower daily no matter what time of year.

I recently just cut back on showering twice every day because ever since we moved and have well water, it dries my hair and skin out so much. I try to only wash my hair two to three times a week and my body daily. I can't stand smelling bad or just even feeling slightly dirty, especially when going to bed

@nicoleweberiectskin-com Yes! I agree. During the summer I shower a lot more due to sweat, salt water/sand, etc. But my skin is also so much more hydrated and less likely to dry out as easily as it does in the winter or fall.

@abigailcochraneiectskin-com I always hated being in the locker rooms because you either had the people that didn't wear hygiene products, or the people that over-used them and it would mix and give me headaches.

I shower everyday even if I am not washing my hair I still wash my body. You know when you need to shower and for everyone it is different. When I sweat a lot the only thing I think about is when can I take a shower next. 

@camrynauxtiectskin-com I agree, the idea of being clean before bed is almost mandatory for me

@nicoleweberiectskin-com One of my biggest fears is smelling bad. I go a long lengths to not smell bad.

I hate feeling the slightest bit dirty and just not smelling clean. When I was younger I would wash my hair everyday and my body 2-3 times a day. As I got older I have cut down to just 1-2 showers a day and I try to wash my hair every 2-3 days. I have also switched over to different body washes with less fragrance because It seemed like that is what made my skin extra dry. 

@abigailcochraneiectskin-com I am in the same boat. I am currently trying to train my hair but I hate the feeling of greasy hair even with dry shampoo in it.

@camrynauxtiectskin-com I refuse to get in my bed dirty. It makes me feel so gross especially when I've been out running around all day.

I have always been very on top of my hygiene because of these different reasons and just becayse I love to feel clean and I like crawling into bed and feeling clean

@emmamidgettiectskin-com Me too, I cant stand the feeling of sweat, it makes me feel so dirty

@student I agree, many people especially in the professional world will turn you away or criticize you for being dirty, appearing dirty, smelly dirty, etc.

To me it makes sense that not taking showers may make you sick.  I take showers every day. However, it makes me think the opposite when I think about this man that hadn't taken a shower in like 20 years and when tests were given to him, he didn't have as much as a cough.  A group of people got him to shower and he became sick and died within a year or something like that.

@karyssamarleriectskin-com And with reason.  I used to work with a guy who didn't have very good hygiene and he always smelled and the other workers would constantly complain about him.  The problem was that nobody ever wanted to approach him and tell him to shower.  People can be very sensitive about these situations.