A member asked:

I shower in the morning with a hair wash after my workout and then have another shower in the evening at the end of the day. if i were to sweat again after this shower would my previous two showers stop me from smelling til my next shower?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It won't make much difference. Body odor results from bacterial growth on the skin, which is increased with moisture -- not sweat itself. It probably takes 12 hours for bacteria to grow to a point they cause odor. Showering more than twice a day will not reduce noticeable body odor, regardless of sweating between showers. Just once daily should be enough if also using an antiperspirant.

Answered 4/2/2021

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