Why Daily Showers After 65 May Do More Harm Than Good

to reduce irritation and protect the surrounding skin.

## When to Speak With a Doctor or Dermatologist

 

Persistent dry skin should not always be dismissed as “just aging.”

Seek medical advice if you develop:

* intense or persistent itching
* cracking or bleeding skin
* redness that does not improve
* swelling
* open sores
* signs of infection
* a new widespread rash
* sudden major changes in your skin

Dryness can sometimes be associated with medications or underlying medical conditions as well as normal aging.

 

## The Bottom Line

Daily showers after 65 are **not automatically harmful**, and