Health warning: Your shower could be a ‘breeding ground for bacteria’ – risks of soap
Heavily perfumed soaps can lead to contact dermatitis, leaving skin to become itchy, red, and inflamed.
“Once irritated, even simple things such as friction of your clothing, urine and sweat can exacerbate the issue, so it’s best to steer clear,” Taylor advised.
Contact dermatitis
The NHS added that contact dermatitis is a type of eczema, leaving skin to become blistered, dry and cracked.
“This reaction usually occurs within a few hours or days of exposure to an irritant or allergen,” the health body added.
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