If you already have sensitive skin or suffer from a condition like eczema or the aforementioned acne, not showering can exacerbate said conditions and make them worse, especially during hot and humid months. Lortscher explained, "Eczema can worsen with excess sweating, as can a type of sweat acne called pityrosporum folliculitis."
The good doctor also explained that you can get heat rash or prickly heat, which are "thought to arise from plugging of sweat ducts, which give rise to tiny water bumps. 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.
While some experts argue that a daily hot shower can dry out your skin and strip it of natural oils, all of these conditions might make you want to rethink the decision to curtail your showering. As Dr. Buka advised, "While someone might be inclined to skip showers to avoid over-drying and believe it's helping their condition, it can have the reverse adverse effect."
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