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My husband jokes i take my baths too hot . its just hot enough to turn my legs a little pink. medical risk from hot baths other than dry skin?
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No: As long as the temperature of the water is not scalding, i would not expect any long-term effects from a hot bath. Scalding water, of course, causes skin burns and may result in scarring.
Answered 1/5/2019
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