Taking a hot bath in winter is relaxing, but it can strip your skin of moisture and increase the risk of psoriasis and eczema. Learn from doctors the correct way to bathe in winter.

As soon as the winter season arrives, everyone starts taking baths with hot water, which gives comfort and relaxation to our body in the cold, but bathing with hot water also poses the risk of many skin related diseases.

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According to doctors, bathing with very hot water in winter increases the chances of skin diseases, which include serious diseases like psoriasis and eczema.

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According to dermatologists, bathing in excessively hot water can have harmful effects on the body and skin. It strips the skin of its natural moisture, leading to the development of skin conditions. Doctors have provided advice on the correct bathing practices for skin patients during winter.

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Doctors advise that you shouldn't bathe in very hot water during the winter, but rather use lukewarm water. Immediately after bathing, apply a generous amount of moisturizer to the entire body to help maintain skin moisture.

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If you want to keep your skin healthy in winter, avoid soaps that contain too many chemicals. Excessive chemical content in soaps can damage the upper layer of the skin.

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While bathing in winter, make sure to completely clean all the soap or shampoo foam from the body after bathing, because if the foam remains on the skin or head, then after drying it makes the skin and scalp dry.

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It's often seen that during winter, people apply various chemical-containing products to their skin, which can be harmful to the body. Cosmetic products containing excessive chemicals should be avoided.

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If you're interested in taking a cold shower in winter, the best approach is to transition gradually. Don't start with cold water straight away; instead, start with lukewarm water to maintain a normal body temperature. Use cold water at the end of your shower.