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10 Body Parts You Are Not Washing Enough

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Bottom and sides of the feet

“Many people think that feet get clean in the shower just from the soap and water sliding down their bodies, but that’s not the case,” says dermatologist Sonia Batra, MD, co-host of The Doctors.

It’s essential to not only wash your feet but to scrub them with a pumice stone daily, Dr. Glatter says.

“Staph aureus and Tinea pedis (the fungus that causes athlete’s foot) are common in these areas, especially if you sweat vigorously, and even more so if you don’t wear socks, or simply wear sandals or flip-flops,” he says.

Wash and dry between your toes with mild soap daily.

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