Doctor Warns About Bacteria Breeding Ground
Most people probably assume they’re doing a perfectly respectable job in the shower. You know, they wash their hair, scrub their armpits, clean the obvious bits, and get out. But dermatologists say many people forget one small area: behind the ears. And while it might not seem like a big deal, that overlooked spot can collect dirt, oil, and sweat, develop an unpleasant smell, and potentially even become infected. Dr. Roger Kapoor and Dr. Anna Chacon told Parade that the skin behind the ears deserves the same attention as the rest of the body. Dermatologists Dr. Roger Kapoor and Dr. Anna Chacon warned that people often overlook cleaning the skin behind their ears in the shower magnific / Magnific (not the actual photo) They explained that dirt, oil, sweat, and sunscreen can build up there, potentially causing unpleasant odors, irritation, bacterial infections, or ear eczema Chacon said, “
