{"id":84090,"date":"2023-10-10T16:17:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T16:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/?p=84090"},"modified":"2023-10-10T16:17:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T16:17:50","slug":"dermatologist-reveals-the-3-parts-of-the-body-youre-definitely-not-cleaning-properly-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/lifestyle\/dermatologist-reveals-the-3-parts-of-the-body-youre-definitely-not-cleaning-properly-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Dermatologist reveals the 3 parts of the body 'you're definitely not cleaning properly' | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

EMERGING fresh and clean from the shower can be one of the most satisfying feelings. <\/p>\n

Except you might not be as squeaky clean as you thought. <\/p>\n


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A dermatologist has revealed three key parts of our bodies that may be an afterthought for many of us when it comes to our shower routine. <\/p>\n

But she warned that neglecting these spots could lead to flaky skin and a buildup of grime and bacteria, which in some cases could result in serious infections.<\/p>\n

Dermatologist Lindsey Zubritsky – known as Dermguru on social media – took to TikTok to discuss the places "you're definitely not washing enough". <\/p>\n

"You absolutely need to be washing these places more than you are," she stated. <\/p>\n

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1. Behind your ears <\/h2>\n

First up, Lindsey reckoned you're definitely not scrubbing behind your ears enough. <\/p>\n

She said that if you rub a finger behind one "and you notice an odour to it or feel you something, you should be washing it more." <\/p>\n

It's also "super common" to get flaking, buildup and dandruff behind your ears, the dermatologist went on. <\/p>\n

Moral of the story: spend a little extra time cleaning behind them next<\/span> time you're in the shower. <\/p>\n

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2. In your tummy button <\/h2>\n

Another often forgotten spot is your belly button, Lindsey went on. <\/p>\n

"This is a super common area to collect sweat, debris, dirt buildup," she explained. <\/p>\n

"In fact, if you're not cleaning it enough, you'll have so much debris and dirt in there that you'll develop a navel stone that looks like this," Lindsay said, showing a picture of a tummy button that bore a distinct resemblance to a raisin. <\/p>\n

Also known as an omphalolith, this is a hard, stone-like object that forms inside your tummy button after dirt, oil<\/span> hair and dead skin cells get trapped there. <\/p>\n

According to WebMD, the stone is usually dark coloured and firm to the touch and might resemble a large blackhead. <\/p>\n

Sometimes a stone might be forming without your knowledge if you're not cleaning your belly button regularly and thoroughly. <\/p>\n

3. Under your nails <\/h2>\n

"Finally, you're definitely not cleaning your fingernails enough," Lindsey said.<\/p>\n

"When you're showering, you really need to get under those nails with a scrub brush to get rid of the dirt, debris, and build up." <\/p>\n

A surprising amount of grime can accumulate under your nails throughout the day, so it's important you remove it. <\/p>\n

Healthline also recommends using dish soap to get rid of the oils under there, as well as a soft wash cloth or a cuticle stick. <\/p>\n

Use lukewarm instead of hot or cold water, it added, as it's less likely to dry the skin of your hands. <\/p>\n

Linsdey warned that the three areas she flagged common areas to harbour methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). <\/p>\n

Accoridng to the\u00a0NHS\u00a0this is a type of bacteria that usually lives harmlessly on the skin. <\/p>\n

"But if it gets inside the body, it can cause a serious infection that needs immediate treatment with antibiotics," it said. <\/p>\n

If you get an MRSA infection under your skin, you may have an area of skin that:<\/p>\n