# Why Daily Showers After 65 May Do More Harm Than Good
A daily shower may feel like an essential part of good hygiene, but after age 65, the skin often becomes thinner, drier, and more sensitive. For some older adults, long, hot showers every day can actually make itching, irritation, and dryness worse.
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That does **not** mean people over 65 should stop bathing or that there is one perfect schedule for everyone. Hygiene needs vary depending
