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Is there a point to washing your body twice a day?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Cleanliness is...: ...Closer to godliness? It really depends--if you have a rough/sweaty/dirty job, then it may be necessary. If does not interfere with your social life, or alter your skin (dry it out / make it greasy, etc.), then should be ok.

Answered 10/4/2016

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