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Can you really get sick going out into the cold after you take a shower?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possible: I think this depends on the person. In some counties going from hot sauna to cold is considered health enhancing. I am unaware of any study that has actually looked at this common advice.

Answered 1/10/2015

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