Categories: HEALTH TIPS

10 Body Parts You Are Not Washing Enough

Photo by triocean from Shutterstock

Scalp

Sure, you wash your hair on a regular basis, and that’s great, but how much attention are you paying to the top of your head?

“While it’s not necessary to wash your hair every single day, it is important to scrub and massage your scalp daily to avoid buildup of dead skin cells, which body mites and bacteria feast on,” says Robert Glatter, MD, assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Northwell Health Department of Emergency Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

“Massaging your scalp with warm water and a shampoo brush not only increases blood flow but helps to manually remove the dead cells, which can lead to dandruff, as well as an itchy, red, and flaky scalp,” he says.

Don’t leave this next one behind…

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Share

Recent Posts

  • CORONAVIRUS

4 Things Doctors Want You to Know About Flurona

Unfortunately for us, Covid-19 won't be giving us a break in 2022 either. The new… Read More

3 years ago
  • HEALTH TIPS

8 Habits We Can Learn From Doctors To Avoid The Flu

During the winter, doctors have lots of patients that are often sick. They either have… Read More

3 years ago
  • HEALTH TIPS

Top 10 Conditions You Need To Worry About This Winter

Although the crisp winter air is a reason for joy for many winter lovers, if… Read More

3 years ago
  • HEALTH TIPS

8 Body Parts You’re Cleaning Too Often

Certain body parts don't need to be squeaky clean. Although stepping into a warm, steaming… Read More

3 years ago
  • CORONAVIRUS

5 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Catch the New COVID

There are lots of things we still don't understand about the new coronavirus. The virus… Read More

3 years ago
  • SYMPTOMS

13 Signs Your Lungs Are Trying to Send You

When something is off with our lungs, it will be easier to notice than with… Read More

3 years ago