Here’s Exactly How Long You Can Go Without Showering, According to a Germ Expert and a Derm

In fact, a lot of us are even pushing our limits with our newfound WFH habits.

One of the biggest cases of this?

But: How long can you go without showering,really?

According toShirley Chi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Los Angeles, there isnt a one-size-fits-all approach.

Showering once every three days is fine.

If you have a skin condition, the answer is different, however.

microbiologist and author ofThe Germ Files

If your skin tends not to be dry, you could extend it to every other day or so.

Sure, but will you smell gnarly?

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