Tampa dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman spoke with Stacie Schaible of Tampa’s NBC-affiliate WFLA earlier this week to discuss a recent article stating Americans “over-bathe.”
According to the article, originally posted by BuzzFeed, showering too often “can dry out and irritate skin,” ultimately doing more harm than good.
During the WFLA segment, which aired Wednesday, Jan. 21, not only did Dr. Forman still recommend a daily shower, he also suggested to dial back the hot water.
“[Hot showers] remove essential things you actually need in your skin,” the Tampa dermatologist told WFLA. “You can take a lukewarm shower. It’s really important to keep your skin nice and moist.”
Check out the segment that aired on WFLA-NBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd1RlqwaLgQ&list=UUs2VQ50MiBmlPGV5YyCMXGA
Dr. Forman suggests using lotion immediately after each shower to lock in moisture, preventing skin cracking and other skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
The Tampa dermatologist adds that hot showers can deflate necessary oils from the skin, as well as needed fats in the skin to keep it intact.
For more on Dr. Seth Forman, Tampa dermatology or Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, please visit www.FormanDerm.com.
About Dr. Seth Forman: Dr. Forman is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Tampa, Florida. He was voted the “Best Dermatologist in Carrollwood” in 2011, 2012 and 2013 by the Carrollwood News and Tribune as well as the 2013 “Best Dermatologist in North Tampa” by the Tampa Tribune. In December 2011, he opened his new Tampa dermatology office, Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, where he gives psoriasis sufferers access to the latest treatment options, including topical and oral medications, as well as biological and phototherapy. Dr. Forman is one of the few Tampa dermatologists to offer narrowband light therapy, which uses pharmaceutical grade light to suppress psoriasis. He’s also one of the few board-certified dermatologists in the U.S. to use the SRT-100 radiotherapy to treat basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.
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