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A 18-year-old male asked:
Which is better? taking a shower in a hot or a cold water ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Eitneranswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
It Depends: It depends on why you are taking a shower. To clean the skin, soap and water, regardless of temperature. If your muscles are sore and tight, you're getting ready for activities, or your joints/back aches in the morning, then a hot shower may help relax and relieve the pain and tension. If you are sore after a workout, feeling hot, or you're feeling itchy, then a cool shower may feel better.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Is showering in cold water good for you?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Fred Harveyanswered
Geriatrics 39 years experience
Neither good nor bad: Cold showers can be invigorating and should cause no harm for healthy individuals. Persons with raynaud's syndrome can't tolerate cold on extremities, thus they may want to avoid cold showers.
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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