Q: I love taking hot showers, but I’ve heard they can damage your skin and hair. Is that true? A: It’s no secret that a hot shower can be relaxing: It can soothe sore muscles and joints, improve your ...

While many people find hot showers relaxing and comforting, emerging research suggests that excessive heat during bathing may compromise both skin health and overall well-being. Understanding these ...

Most dermatologists agree that a steaming-hot shower can dry out your hair and skin. Here’s what the research says. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Katie Mogg Q: I love ...

Even against the balmy London nights, I find myself foregoing a cold evening shower for a momentarily comforting warm one. And by warm, I mean hot. A fact I find myself embarrassed to admit until now.

Amanda Meyer is affiliated with the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, the American Association for Anatomy, and the Global Neuroanatomy Network. Monika Zimanyi is ...