Dec 18, 2023, 05:28 PM IST

Side effects of taking hot shower in winter

Ritik Raj

As the temperature is dropping continuously, most of us have started taking hot water showers.

while taking a hot water shower; it feels good for the body and is also a way to avoid cold water in winter, which we don't want to touch.

Even in freezing cold temperatures, taking a hot shower can be very damaging for the body.

Let us look at the side effects of taking a hot shower in the winter.

Taking too many hot showers may make your skin itchy, as it wipes out natural oils from the body.

Itchy skin

The hot shower may weaken hair, making it frizzy and dry, and increase the risk of flakiness and itching on the scalp.

Dry hair and scalp

There has long been a link between respiratory health and hot showers because they can aggravate asthma attacks, coughing fits, and shortness of breath.

Respiratory health issues

Although hot showers do not directly cause wrinkles, they can age skin by dehydrating and drying it out.

Ageing skin

Although hot showers do not directly cause wrinkles, they can age skin by dehydrating and drying it out.